07-16-2019, 11:32 AM | #1 |
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Bay Area / San Jose shop recommendations
Hey all, frequent reader and occasional poster here. I just dropped my '13 F30 M Sport off at a local dealer for front brake service and a transmission surge at cold start. Assumed my extended service coverage I bought as part of the CPO purchase would cover it... of course, that expired 6 weeks ago.
Got quoted $1K for front rotors, pads and labor, and $230 for a transmission diagnostic. Perhaps not unreasonable, but I'm now looking for an independent BMW shop in the San Jose / Campbell / Los Gatos area. Would appreciate any recommendations! (Also, since the front brakes might cost me $1K, I'm thinking about installing MSport brakes all around as the parts are $2K and they estimated labor at $350.) Thanks |
07-17-2019, 03:54 AM | #2 |
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give David's Autoworks a call! It's a BMW specialist shop in Santa Clara. I had my mLSD installed by them at an exceptionally reasonable price and am very happy with the quality of the work.
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07-17-2019, 04:25 AM | #3 |
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Betting on nothing wrong with transmission. They all surge on cold start... designed that way. Initial shift out of first is long and delayed.
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07-19-2019, 10:28 PM | #4 |
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Edge Motorworks in Mountain View is right near you, they are 20+ year in business and are active BMW club members, driving instructors, and know more about BMWs than the dealer.
If you are BMW CCA, you get 10% off labor. BMW CCA membership is I think $65-$85/year. But shoot on a $1000 job, that 10% pays itself off fast. |
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