rogan 7 Report post Posted March 15, 2009 -1 for Bavarian Motor Works. They started off well but have shagged me around big time recently. Looking for another place now. -1 for Bellars. When Gavin was running the place it was the best. We used it once under the new owners and wouldn't go back: somehow Ken managed to seriously annoy my wife. There's another place on Wairau Rd. Anyone know anything about it? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nordschleife 0 Report post Posted March 15, 2009 Slightly off topic but is there a BMW specialist in Hawkes Bay? I know there are some members down here, where do you guys get your cars serviced? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tidy30 38 Report post Posted August 23, 2013 Forgive me for the thread necromancy here. I'm looking to get a pre-inspection purchase done by a good BMW workshop in Auckland. I've read through the discussion here and will be giving BM Workshop a call tomorrow. However! Since this info is all from 2009, can anyone advise how relevant this info still is? Can anyone else suggest any other places that might have cropped up in the mean time? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nobimmer 694 Report post Posted August 23, 2013 Ross at BM Workshop is definitely still all good. Otherwise Glenn is always good. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_ethrty-Andy_ 2132 Report post Posted August 23, 2013 Slightly off topic but is there a BMW specialist in Hawkes Bay? I know there are some members down here, where do you guys get your cars serviced? There is a Jeff Gray. Greg (Greg.) works there Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cab 148 Report post Posted August 23, 2013 +4 for Ernst at Bavarian Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mavericg 1 Report post Posted October 1, 2019 Just reviving this thread, is this still current? Anyone have had experience with German Automotive at North Shore or EuroSurgeon in Penrose? I live in the Northwest and looking a good independent workshop. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
B.M.W Ltd 950 Report post Posted October 2, 2019 6 years old now In no preferential order and Companies I know well and can recommend: BM Workshop Grey Lynn BM Workshop Botany Eurosurgeon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
m325i 709 Report post Posted October 2, 2019 2 hours ago, mavericg said: Just reviving this thread, is this still current? Anyone have had experience with German Automotive at North Shore or EuroSurgeon in Penrose? I live in the Northwest and looking a good independent workshop. http://hellbm.com/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GorGasm 563 Report post Posted October 2, 2019 I have had good dealings with burgers motor works recently on my M5, 535 and Maserati. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luis 0 Report post Posted July 2, 2021 Anyone has any experience with "The toy shop:", the owner is Trevor McCarrison I'm getting this error in my car: P0012 camshaft position timing bank 1 Thanks Luis Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted July 2, 2021 I’m retired now. I would recommend BMWorkshop in Grey Lynn. Probably the closest to you. Or Eurosurgeon, BM Workshop Botany Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GorGasm 563 Report post Posted July 3, 2021 Name Trevor says it all really. Again, Burgers Motor Works. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ciderbeard 15 Report post Posted July 6, 2021 Interested in this thread, will be needing a mechanic for servicing my 130i. Couple Questions: Dealers not worth the extra cost? Am I right that current best options are BM Workshop Grey Lynn or Burgers Motor Works? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jacko 2156 Report post Posted July 6, 2021 (edited) http://www.pandsauto.co.nz/ - these guys are good, personally Id take it here or hellbm. Have seen some sh*t work out of some of the others. Edited July 6, 2021 by Jacko 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smiddy 76 Report post Posted July 6, 2021 M Tech Autos, if out Henderson way. Great service and BMW Audi specialist. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lord_jagganath 421 Report post Posted July 7, 2021 I am very happy with Apex Automotive, @BMTHUG is a professional, an enthusiast, and he's on the Shore, on Porana Rd if you are in the area. I travel to him from Flat Bush. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BMTHUG 1057 Report post Posted July 7, 2021 16 hours ago, lord_jagganath said: I am very happy with Apex Automotive, @BMTHUG is a professional, an enthusiast, and he's on the Shore, on Porana Rd if you are in the area. I travel to him from Flat Bush. Thanks for the recommendation Jeeves. Yes I am happy to help. Check out www.apexautomotive.co.nz for contact details and the services we offer Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
qube 3570 Report post Posted July 7, 2021 18 hours ago, lord_jagganath said: I am very happy with Apex Automotive, @BMTHUG is a professional, an enthusiast, and he's on the Shore, on Porana Rd if you are in the area. I travel to him from Flat Bush. I also vouch for SJ, I try to get our cars to him whenever possible and I am also based in south auckland. Absolutely worth the drive (twice) to know our car is getting the best service done by a professional. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HalfJobHarry 106 Report post Posted August 3, 2021 On 7/6/2021 at 6:30 PM, ciderbeard said: Interested in this thread, will be needing a mechanic for servicing my 130i. Couple Questions: Dealers not worth the extra cost? Am I right that current best options are BM Workshop Grey Lynn or Burgers Motor Works? I can recommend BM Workshop Botany based on recent experiences over the last few weeks. they completed a valve stem seal replacement and a few other bits on my 120i without drama or fuss. They have attention to detail and picked out a number of things on both cars that I hope they would! Bellars motorworks over on the Shore are also another option if you are that way, had a walnut blast there and a look and chat with them, soild operation. Dealers are 100% not worth the extra cost, on some things like routine servicing their pricing is comparable to the indy's , but other things they are just having a laugh, water pump replacements, injectors etc. The quotes they will give you will make you wince. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
han16 94 Report post Posted August 4, 2021 23 hours ago, HalfJobHarry said: I can recommend BM Workshop Botany based on recent experiences over the last few weeks. they completed a valve stem seal replacement and a few other bits on my 120i without drama or fuss. They have attention to detail and picked out a number of things on both cars that I hope they would! Bellars motorworks over on the Shore are also another option if you are that way, had a walnut blast there and a look and chat with them, soild operation. Dealers are 100% not worth the extra cost, on some things like routine servicing their pricing is comparable to the indy's , but other things they are just having a laugh, water pump replacements, injectors etc. The quotes they will give you will make you wince. I recently had the exhaust swapped on my M5 at Botany BM Workshop, they did a great job exactly how I asked. I'd also recommend. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites