Bay Area Dealership Recommendation

HLJustin · 08-26-2019, 07:06 PM

Hey guys, I got a 340i with stock brakes. Was recently able to get a set of M Sport brakes for reasonable price.

I still have original warranty and maintenance plan that covers stock brakes. Looking for a dealership or SA that would be willing to swap in the M-Sport calipers instead since they have to do all the work anyways.

Anyone got recommendations?

Thanks!

eluded · 09-02-2019, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by HLJustin

Hey guys, I got a 340i with stock brakes. Was recently able to get a set of M Sport brakes for reasonable price.

I still have original warranty and maintenance plan that covers stock brakes. Looking for a dealership or SA that would be willing to swap in the M-Sport calipers instead since they have to do all the work anyways.

Anyone got recommendations?

Thanks!

I have a Guy at Stevens Creek but keep in mind BMW will probably charge you a lot and maybe say it's not warranted and it will require coding bla bla bla

BNTLY · 09-06-2019, 12:52 PM

Gone to a couple different dealerships; Stevens Creek (SJ), Fremont, and East Bay (Pleasanton).

East Bay has by far been the most helpful for under warranty fixes without a hassle.

I go to BrykoMotors in Union City for between maintenance or wtv else. The owner and other tech are both certified BMW tech’s from East Bay.

A lot of SA at the dealership see these guys too.
They’re knowledgable, honest, and provide A1 work.

f30_Imperial · 09-08-2019, 04:58 PM

You can call bimmeronly in fremont. Really cool guys and they don't charge ridiculous price..

exE36M3 · 10-02-2019, 04:53 PM

FWIW, *some* dealers might give you the "unless we sell it out of the box new, we won't warranty the work or part." Just an FYI, as I've heard that a few times from even my most trusted shops... and I was only asking to install brake pads!

For shops... that are non-dealer...

Try Edge Motorworks in Mountain View, Bavarian Professionals in Milpitas, Auto Analysts in Castro Valley, VT Motorworks in Pleasanton, Bavarian Tuning in Santa Rosa. These guys are all BMW CCA club sponsors, members, and track people. Average shop labor is about $150/hour.

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HLJustin Private 26 Rep 91 Posts Drives: 2017 Alpine White 340i Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: SF iTrader: (0)	Bay Area Dealership Recommendation Hey guys, I got a 340i with stock brakes. Was recently able to get a set of M Sport brakes for reasonable price. I still have original warranty and maintenance plan that covers stock brakes. Looking for a dealership or SA that would be willing to swap in the M-Sport calipers instead since they have to do all the work anyways. Anyone got recommendations? Thanks!
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BNTLY Master Chief 54 Rep 228 Posts Drives: F34 Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (0)	Gone to a couple different dealerships; Stevens Creek (SJ), Fremont, and East Bay (Pleasanton). East Bay has by far been the most helpful for under warranty fixes without a hassle. I go to BrykoMotors in Union City for between maintenance or wtv else. The owner and other tech are both certified BMW tech’s from East Bay. A lot of SA at the dealership see these guys too. They’re knowledgable, honest, and provide A1 work. Last edited by BNTLY; 09-08-2019 at 06:06 PM..
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f30_Imperial Enlisted Member 14 Rep 31 Posts Drives: f30 Imperial Blue Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Newark, CA iTrader: (0)	You can call bimmeronly in fremont. Really cool guys and they don't charge ridiculous price..
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exE36M3 BMW CCA Member 488 Rep 808 Posts Drives: 2015 435i M Sport Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: NorCal iTrader: (4)	FWIW, some dealers might give you the "unless we sell it out of the box new, we won't warranty the work or part." Just an FYI, as I've heard that a few times from even my most trusted shops... and I was only asking to install brake pads! For shops... that are non-dealer... Try Edge Motorworks in Mountain View, Bavarian Professionals in Milpitas, Auto Analysts in Castro Valley, VT Motorworks in Pleasanton, Bavarian Tuning in Santa Rosa. These guys are all BMW CCA club sponsors, members, and track people. Average shop labor is about $150/hour.
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