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Best Independent Shop in the SF Bay Area?
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| 03-08-2016, 05:07 PM | #1 |
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Best Independent Shop in the SF Bay Area?
Trying to find and build rapport with a local shop so I can have my car towed there in case of an emergency.
 Any suggestions? Tried to obtain a quote from ABS, but still find them a bit pricey and may just go the dealer. |
| 03-08-2016, 05:40 PM | #2 |
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I used to go to this indy while i was a student at Berkeley a few years back. They are not "BMW specific" indy, but overall very reliable and reasonable pricing.
http://www.yelp.com/biz/berkeley-auto-care-berkeley Good luck! |
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| 03-09-2016, 01:29 PM | #4 |
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Elians Auto in San Carlos area. John does great work, he's worked on my E46 and E53, both are running great. Anytime I'm not able to do anything myself, I tow them over to John and he gets them running asap
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| 03-20-2016, 02:15 AM | #5 |
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Good experience with Phaedrus BMW, in SF.
They're professional, and get it done the first time. Better reviews than dealer and cheaper, though not cheap. Open 'til 9 some nites, which is great for picking up car after work. Some loaners w/advance notice. |
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| 03-20-2016, 11:52 AM | #6 |
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Wayne at Dinan in Mountain View is a great guy and has done well over $12k in repairs including a head gasket on my ride all covered under an aftermarket warranty. Always does great work! Tell him Jason sent you
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| 03-20-2016, 12:20 PM | #7 |
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All Foreign Auto in San Jose specializes in BMW but also does other euro brands. Rudy is the owner and he has a solid team of mechanics. I've been going to him for years.
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| 03-20-2016, 07:53 PM | #8 |
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I go to Motorspeed West in Santa Clara - a German specialization shop owned by a pair of brothers and they have been very dependable for me. I think they're pricing is pretty competitive, and offer great turn around.
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| 03-20-2016, 08:43 PM | #9 |
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I have gone to Elite Performance in Burlingame lately. Think this is my go to shop now.
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| 03-20-2016, 10:09 PM | #10 |
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My experience with Mason who owns Fastlane european wasn't the best.
A&D Autowerke in Santa Clara gave me good price with service and Adam is friendly.
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| 03-23-2016, 06:18 PM | #11 |
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TrackSpec Autosports in Fremont is my go-to shop nowadays. I've been to plenty of shops around the bay and TrackSpec has been the best to deal with. Jon and the guys are masters of their craft and a pleasure to chat with too.
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| 10-19-2016, 10:57 AM | #13 | |
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Oh and I'm always in awe when I walk into their shop. It's beautiful lol. |
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| 10-19-2016, 10:46 PM | #15 |
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