Jamex316 1 Report post Posted November 6, 2012 Anyone who could recommend a descent bmw mechanic in Hamilton? Fair prices and good workmanship is essential. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
330iMSport 0 Report post Posted November 6, 2012 I've used SD European out past Te Rapa with no issues. Also heard good things about the mechanic on Riverlea Road Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jamex316 1 Report post Posted November 6, 2012 I've used SD European out past Te Rapa with no issues. Also heard good things about the mechanic on Riverlea Road Can you elaborate further on "the mechanic" on Riverlea Rd? Cheers! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
330iMSport 0 Report post Posted November 6, 2012 Hillcrest Auto Service according to Google. A couple of guys from work take their BMW's there and have good things to say. I think the guy is ex-BMW Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jamex316 1 Report post Posted November 14, 2012 Hillcrest Auto Service according to Google. A couple of guys from work take their BMW's there and have good things to say. I think the guy is ex-BMW Got quoted $330 for a service. Does that sound expensive? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_ethrty-Andy_ 2122 Report post Posted November 14, 2012 Got quoted $330 for a service. Does that sound expensive? depends what it includes. thats like asking is $6k expensive for a car and not defining what the car is. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jamex316 1 Report post Posted November 15, 2012 depends what it includes. thats like asking is $6k expensive for a car and not defining what the car is. $330 for oil and filter service... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_ethrty-Andy_ 2122 Report post Posted November 15, 2012 thats expencive. would be $80 if you DIY, and an oil change is easy. alternatively, i just checked, you do have an OilChangers in Hamilton, just go there. http://oilchangers.co.nz/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
330iMSport 0 Report post Posted November 15, 2012 Yup I use Oilchangers for a straight oil and filter. Full synthetic for $140 from memory Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Allanw 1052 Report post Posted November 15, 2012 $330 for oil and filter service... Is it on an E39 530i? Just the "correct" oil will set you back $160 for 2x 5L packs (though you only need 6.5ish litres). E34 530i is probably cheaper - dunno how much they hold, but the oil is probably cheaper. If it's a proper service, they should give everything a checkover too. If it's just oil you want changed, you may as well do it yourself as above. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
