Bmw specialists near ketteringi or Peterborough

[Baked_bean]

Hi all,

I know there is a sticky thread on a similar topic but the nearest place is Northampton in the list and I don’t know how upto date it is.

I live near Kettering and Work in Peterborough and am looking for someone to look after my e36, I know it isn’t the most specialist car but I would like to have a garage for diagnosing issues.

Thanks in advance.

[boombap]

Bartlett automotive recently opened a second branch in Peterborough.

Haven't used them myself yet but will be ringing them this week to get a quote on some work.

Another option could be elite auto works.

Edited by boombap on Sunday 21st January 23:41

[n3il123]

My dad and I have both used Bartlett quite a bit, as well as their new place in Peterborough, they have relocated to a new place in Huntingdon. We went to the opening and its quite an impressive facility.

One thing to watch though is that they are quite sharp on advising on things that might not need to be done straight away.

[Baked_bean]

Thanks for the responses so far guys, I have considered Bartlett before when I lived near Huntingdon and I didn’t realise they had a unit in Peterborough.

Any more suggestions are welcone.

[Kettmark]

Richard's German Cars in Finedon Sidings. I've been taking my e46 there for years. Excellent service from knowledgeable staff.

[boombap]

Baked_bean said:

Thanks for the responses so far guys, I have considered Bartlett before when I lived near Huntingdon and I didn’t realise they had a unit in Peterborough.

Any more suggestions are welcone.

Twgsports

[Martyn76]

Hi,

I'm in Corby, I've used a place in Lutterworth (30 mins up the A14\M1) called Auto Technik, very nice and friendly to deal with but as mentioned above they are keen to point out "advisory" stuff that "needs" attention".

There are a couple of places in Northampton, Auto Barn(so Merc\VW) and Mtek (BMW), only used Mtek was only a small thing but they sorted me out at short notice.

[GT Kevin]

i use autoleys Kingslynn Always good service and the workshop always looks mint & tidy EX touring car driver... Tim Harvey takes his BMW here ...so its good enough for me lolol !

http://www.autoleys.co.uk/

Edited by GT Kevin on Thursday 25th January 13:30

Edited by GT Kevin on Thursday 25th January 13:31

[Trevor555]

n3il123 said:

My dad and I have both used Bartlett quite a bit, as well as their new place in Peterborough, they have relocated to a new place in Huntingdon. We went to the opening and its quite an impressive facility.

One thing to watch though is that they are quite sharp on advising on things that might not need to be done straight away.

Bartletts have a good reputation round here, but they charge £90+Vat per hour so not the cheapest, at least they did when I last asked.

I suppose you get what you pay for, the business was set up by experienced BMW technicians when Murketts gave up the BMW franchise.

They're normally pretty busy so that's a good sign.

[kingofdbrits]

I had my F31 serviced at Chariots in Kettering who were very good, i'm told they're part of the Coopers BMW group.

[boombap]

Trevor555 said:

Bartletts have a good reputation round here, but they charge £90+Vat per hour so not the cheapest, at least they did when I last asked.

I suppose you get what you pay for, the business was set up by experienced BMW technicians when Murketts gave up the BMW franchise.

They're normally pretty busy so that's a good sign.

Unfortunately they weren't willing to do a modification known as a CDV delete to my car. I can understand why as they follow standards etc. but the modification is supposed to reduce clutch wear if anything rather than increase it, as the owner Damian thought.

Each to their own.. have found another local garage that will be doing it instead.

[CraigyMc]

Trevor555 said:

n3il123 said:

My dad and I have both used Bartlett quite a bit, as well as their new place in Peterborough, they have relocated to a new place in Huntingdon. We went to the opening and its quite an impressive facility.

One thing to watch though is that they are quite sharp on advising on things that might not need to be done straight away.

Bartletts have a good reputation round here, but they charge £90+Vat per hour so not the cheapest, at least they did when I last asked.

I suppose you get what you pay for, the business was set up by experienced BMW technicians when Murketts gave up the BMW franchise.

They're normally pretty busy so that's a good sign.

Now £105 + VAT per hour.

[n3il123]

CraigyMc said:

Now £105 + VAT per hour.

Ouch, what is a main dealer these days?

[PTF]

There's a BMW/Porsche/Merc specialist called TWG in Longthorpe, Peterborough

[CraigyMc]

n3il123 said:

CraigyMc said:

Now £105 + VAT per hour.

Ouch, what is a main dealer these days?

I suppose it depends where and which chain, but Barons in Bedford were £135+VAT/h a few months ago. Bonkers.

[CraigyMc]

Small update: I took my E90 to Bartlett recently and they did exactly what they said for exactly the price quoted.
I had also agreed to some costs for investigation, which they did quicker than expected, so they didn't charge for that.

Would recommend.

[Crackie]

PTF said:

There's a BMW/Porsche/Merc specialist called TWG in Longthorpe, Peterborough

I used TWG for my 944 Turbo a few years back when I lived in Huntingdon..........great service and reasonable pricing.

[CraigyMc]

Update:
Bartlett now £150+VAT/hr

[RSTurboPaul]

Good grief, that has to be Main Dealer pricing territory, surely.