Looking for an independant
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Topic: Looking for an independant
Posted By: ebbers
Subject: Looking for an independant
Date Posted: 06-November-2007 at 19:44
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Good afternoon I'm wondering if anyone can help with the above enquiry? I'm looking for a good independant who is also very good with Motorsport maintenance for my E34 M5. Basically I'm looking for someone I can trust to give it a good overhaul including an Inspection 2, valve clearances (re-shimmed), throttle bodies balanced, tensioner replacement, leak down test etc etc so I really need someone who knows what they are doing. I have done a search of this forum and several others for garages in the North East but none of these are really recent. Some garages I know have been open for ages and quite often the ones who have a great reputation, either the mechanic has left or he now oversees operations and it's now done by trainees etc. That's not what I'm really after. There are some great guys over on the M5board and although I was on the point of arranging a visit to a guy in Colchester to make sure it was done right I felt I should really get someone up here. After all in another 10, 000 miles I can't do the same thing again and I'm going to have to trust a garage up here! Can anyone please recommend someone? I live near Jarrow but it's no trouble travelling slightly to make sure it done correctly. PS. Anyone know a good place for a KDS alignment? Kind regards Ebbers
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Posted By: TRACKPIG
Date Posted: 06-November-2007 at 19:52
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autobahn in hexham they have website i think ------------- REMEMBER- POWER IS NOTHING WITHOUT KELLY REMOULDS E30 325 Sport - Gone but not forgotten E36 M3 evo Suzuki GSXR 750 Track Piece |
Posted By: ebbers
Date Posted: 07-November-2007 at 08:08
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Hi Trackpig, Cheers for the reply, any reasons why you rate them? I've had a look on the website and there isn't that much info about what services they provide. The info on the guys say they are ex-Fawdingtons but I know from a few searches that that garage gets mixed write-ups... If you don't mind me asking is that where you take your M3?
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Posted By: Howard
Date Posted: 07-November-2007 at 11:28
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Try HTTP://www.autohausdiagnostics.co.uk - HTTP://www.autohausdiagnostics.co.uk
They did a great job on my car when others failed to solve the problem. The two guys involved were both top mechanics at the local BMW agents before setting up their own shop just north of York. ------------- 1963 700 LS 1988 635 CSi 1990 M635 CSi no longer! 2001 E38 728i Individual http://www.tyneships.co.uk" rel="nofollow - http://www.tyneships.co.uk |
Posted By: TRACKPIG
Date Posted: 07-November-2007 at 15:33
i havent had to take the m3 into a garage yet - i havent had it long and i try to do as much as i can myself if i was to need to take it anywhere, autobahn would be on the list as i dont know that many other places with ex bmw techs ------------- REMEMBER- POWER IS NOTHING WITHOUT KELLY REMOULDS E30 325 Sport - Gone but not forgotten E36 M3 evo Suzuki GSXR 750 Track Piece |
ebbers wrote:Posted By: Rhys
Date Posted: 07-November-2007 at 20:29
That's not far from me, might have to have a look..  ------------- V reg Rustbucket Merc C220 Cdi estate J Reg Saab 900i 16v '63 Ford Anglia 105e deluxe R reg Honda PC50 moped.. No BMW as yet... |
Posted By: billgates e30
Date Posted: 08-November-2007 at 00:29
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I have used Addington Motors loads of times, can't fault them, honest, reliable and has a very good reputation in the vdub scene, but specialises in all things german from porsche, VAG, old vdubs, BMW's etc
I've taken my e30 there a few times now and have known Colin (owner) for years.....he's a top bloke. Addington Motor Engineering St. Lawrence Rd Newcastle Upon Tyne NE6 1AR 0191 2761900 ------------- Bill Gates aka Chris 
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Posted By: wezB
Date Posted: 08-November-2007 at 03:50
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Hi mate Think i spoke to you at the pub meet lastnight. The garage i use, and have always used is J&S Autos. They were recommended to me by lots and lots of seperate people. All time served mechanics who defo know their stuff, got all the latest diagnostics computers and stuff, and recommended by the government in the 'Good garage scheme' One of them has an E30 to die for, and one of the other mechanics knows a hell of a lot about BMWs and currently owns a few himself thier site is http://www.jsautos.co.uk - www.jsautos.co.uk - just in washington. Tell them youve spoke to me (wez) Hope you get somewhere sorted. |
Posted By: ebbers
Date Posted: 08-November-2007 at 14:12
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Cheers for the info Chris, I have used Addington in the past for my Scirocco based on the fact Colin knows his stuff. The last couple of times though I was a little disappointed which has put me off using him again. Not sure if he still has as many trainees in there as he used to.... Morning Wez, 3:50am couldn't sleep?! lol Yeah checked their site when I got in last night. Although they don't list any specialisation in BMWs I'll send them an email and see what they say. As I said last night I just want to make sure it gets done properly. One of the gurus over on the M5 board states the valve clearances should be done every 12,000 miles but it seems this job isn't done very often. Mine hasn't been done in 60, 000 miles and it feels it the way it drives. Apparently some garages reckon it never needs doing?? Regardless I'm hoping a good tune up gets it flying again
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Posted By: billgates e30
Date Posted: 08-November-2007 at 17:04
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Not sure how many trainees he has as fortunatly the car hasn't needed to be in there for a while
i had a quick look around your car last night (although it was too dark to have a proper look), it looks proper nice, is it the 3.8? ------------- Bill Gates aka Chris
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Posted By: ebbers
Date Posted: 08-November-2007 at 19:18
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Yes it is a 3.8, 1995 was the last year of production with the upgraded disks, parallels etc It's got upgraded silbergrau leather interior instead of the alcanterra but I'm not purist and will keep it that way! Apologies if I didn't say hello last night, it's the first meet I've ever been to and I found it a bit difficult to know what was what.. Think I may have seen your motor on the way out though, parked on the right of the park when I came out of the doors? Very nice.
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Posted By: AndyS
Date Posted: 08-November-2007 at 23:21
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If you're in Jarrow you're not far from Jon Morgan at Prestige German. He's right next to the Barbour factory on the Bede estate. He knows his way around an E34 M5 having just rebuilt the engine on his own 3.6. He's an ex-BMW Master Technician & looks after my 635, E30 Cabriolet & E30 Touring. Don't be shy at the meetings or you'll never get a word in! ------------- AndyS Live each day as if it's your last - one day it will be. http://www.photostick.co.uk/view-933_BaurSig1.jpg" rel="nofollow"> 
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Posted By: AndyS
Date Posted: 08-November-2007 at 23:29
As a matter of fact we do. The BMW Club NE had a visit to Body Work Direct ( http://www.bodyworkdirect.co.uk/" title="Body Work Direct - www.bodyworkdirect.co.uk ) who will give you 10% discount as a member. They're in Crook, Co. Durham. Slightly nearer, there's a few in the Newcastle area. Try http://www.alignmycar.co.uk - www.alignmycar.co.uk for details. ------------- AndyS Live each day as if it's your last - one day it will be. http://www.photostick.co.uk/view-933_BaurSig1.jpg" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: ebbers
Date Posted: 08-November-2007 at 23:50
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Hmmm.... I know the place you're talking about and it was my intention to take it there but a recent conversaton with Mick has put me off. I've thought about it a lot and maybe I should just see for myself. Especially since he's about 5 minutes from my door. It would be ideal, I just hope he works on it. Used to live in Crook so I know the area. Possible good opportunity for a pish up Cheers Andy.
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Posted By: billgates e30
Date Posted: 09-November-2007 at 01:01
it somtimes is difficult to get around everyone in one night, especially the way the tables were the other night, but hey, thats just more of a reason to come back to the next one  ------------- Bill Gates aka Chris
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