BMW specialist
Discussion
Hi
Any recommendations for a BMW specialist in Cardiff or near Cardiff please?
I've had horrendous service from Sytner in Cardiff and am approaching MOT and brake fluid service time. Considering Sytner Newport but there must be more choice than that surely.
Normally do all work myself but want to keep Mondial warranty going so must be VAT registered service.
Thanks
Mike
Any recommendations for a BMW specialist in Cardiff or near Cardiff please?
I've had horrendous service from Sytner in Cardiff and am approaching MOT and brake fluid service time. Considering Sytner Newport but there must be more choice than that surely.
Normally do all work myself but want to keep Mondial warranty going so must be VAT registered service.
Thanks
Mike
Have a look at these options - both have good reviews.
Autotech
Ponthir Road
Caerleon
01633 423717
Or
ForzaGB
Caldicot
http://www.forzagb.com/forza-gb-bmw-mini-tvr-audi-...
Autotech
Ponthir Road
Caerleon
01633 423717
Or
ForzaGB
Caldicot
http://www.forzagb.com/forza-gb-bmw-mini-tvr-audi-...
bmwmike said:
pits said:
Out of the two that are being recommended we have used both and I would say Forza over the other place, two things the other place has done that has annoyed me.
Care to elaborate? But given the choice when it comes to older BMW's then its a small garage out Monmouthshire way called ADH Motors, Howard really does know his BMW's and he's the only one I trust to work on them these days, he rebuilt our 840's engine and it was done superbly, advised head gasket was weeping and to do them, engine had a few small leaks on it here there and everywhere, showed us where and what, so he advised engine out, completely stripped to block, everything was cleaned and flushed, tolerances measured on crankshaft, cams check then would only put it back together using genuine BMW gasket kit (which is what we would have asked for anyway) the only thing I would say he didn't do was paint the rocker covers, even after it got parked up for 5 years it fired on first turn of the key.
bmwmike said:
Fair enough - agree with your sentiment.
I'm trying out auto tech after finding they were a bit cheaper than Sytner Newport for the same work.
Will report back.
More than likely be fine, if they had made a complete mess of something, or screwdd it all up then it would be different, but I'm not going to over some little things, but to reiterate they never broke or screwed anything up with the cars.I'm trying out auto tech after finding they were a bit cheaper than Sytner Newport for the same work.
Will report back.
Either that or give ADH a call out Usk.
Also worth considering are B&R Cardiff (can be as pricey as MD) and Promotive in Newport (chap needs chasing/reminding of everything). I used to use Forza West too but cant get access to their top man anymore by phone so its always a 'bring it in' rather than a proper geeky chat to see if it actually NEEDS bringing in.
Some of us are rather hard to please I know - but then I'm a supplier too...
Some of us are rather hard to please I know - but then I'm a supplier too...
Edited by Ken Figenus on Monday 6th March 06:42
I've used Stu at Forza and been pleased with their work in the past. Since moving down Cardiff way I asked (or found) recommendations on here for something more local and saw a recommendation for Euro Performance in Llantrisant.
So I used them to do the brake fluid/disks/CDV removal on my 5 series and was also impressed. Nice premises, very clean, knowledgeable staff and were happy to fit my supplied parts at a good price. Only downside was a bit of a wait to get booked in, but I saw that as a good thing really. They wouldn't have a long waiting list if they were st!
So I used them to do the brake fluid/disks/CDV removal on my 5 series and was also impressed. Nice premises, very clean, knowledgeable staff and were happy to fit my supplied parts at a good price. Only downside was a bit of a wait to get booked in, but I saw that as a good thing really. They wouldn't have a long waiting list if they were st!
hornetrider said:
I've used Stu at Forza and been pleased with their work in the past. Since moving down Cardiff way I asked (or found) recommendations on here for something more local and saw a recommendation for Euro Performance in Llantrisant.
So I used them to do the brake fluid/disks/CDV removal on my 5 series and was also impressed. Nice premises, very clean, knowledgeable staff and were happy to fit my supplied parts at a good price. Only downside was a bit of a wait to get booked in, but I saw that as a good thing really. They wouldn't have a long waiting list if they were st!
I asked for a quote from these recently. Oil/filter service (I was providing oil and filter) and cdv removal for my Z4MC. Told me cdv was 45mins work and that'd be £150 (!!) with the total being over £250 (I can't remember exactly amount). Don't know about quality of workmanship because at those labour rates they will never see any car of mine. So I used them to do the brake fluid/disks/CDV removal on my 5 series and was also impressed. Nice premises, very clean, knowledgeable staff and were happy to fit my supplied parts at a good price. Only downside was a bit of a wait to get booked in, but I saw that as a good thing really. They wouldn't have a long waiting list if they were st!
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