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  1. B.Ratcliff

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    #1 B.Ratcliff, Jan 3, 2005
    I know there are some German car owners in here. Where do you get your car serviced?

    My BMW 740 possibly needs a water pump so I am looking for a good repair shop for it. Classic is too expensive and the wait is usually long. Autoscope totally screwed up my car last time I was in there.

    Thanks for any help.
     
  2. Bimmerista

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    #2 Bimmerista, Jan 3, 2005
    Louden Motorsports I've heard is a very reputable shop in town. Its VERY close to LoD.
     
  3. jimpo1

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    #3 jimpo1, Jan 3, 2005
    I've used Autoscope for my Jag and a buddy of mine uses them for his BMW. Sorry to hear they screwed yours up.

    Rob might have some thoughts?
     
  4. rob lay

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    #4 rob lay, Jan 3, 2005
    Brian, here is the website for OSSH... http://www.overseas-service.com/main.cfm

    Used them when we lived in Addison. Great company. Looks like they've grown a little since then, the owner knew FerrariChat.com and me well.

    Very nice place to wait on your car too... big leather couches, magazines, large screen, and internet connection.
     
  5. FerrariFan

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    #5 FerrariFan, Jan 3, 2005
    Over the years I've taken all my Bimmers to Mortiz in Arlington. It's worth the drive to be treated like a human & receive free loaners. Ask for Richard Fincher.
     
  6. DIGMAN52

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    #6 DIGMAN52, Jan 3, 2005
    I second the Louden advice. Steve runs a good shop.
     
  7. rob lay

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    #7 rob lay, Jan 3, 2005
    Stay away from Loeffler's European Automobiles in North Richland Hills like it is the plague.
     
  8. donald

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    #8 donald, Jan 3, 2005
    I used Autoscope for my diesel Mercedes about 2 years ago and had a TERRIBLE experience. I would rather walk before I brought any vehicle back to that shop. I now have a mechanic who works out of his house on the side and is very reasonable and does great work on high end cars. He works on my Ferrari and Mercedes, as well as my fiance's Carrera. He just had surgery but should be up and running in a few weeks. If anyone wants the number PM me.
     
  9. WDR328

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    #9 WDR328, Jan 3, 2005
    My office is right across the street from two places who do a lot of BMW work. One is Bander Motor Works and the other is Garage Fournier. Both of these are on Grissom Lane. A fellow named John Luc (sp?) runs the latter and we have sent several people with BMW's to him and they were quite happy and he is apparently very reasonable.
     
  10. B.Ratcliff

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    #10 B.Ratcliff, Jan 3, 2005
    I went by Overseas, it is close, it looks ok and the service manager sounds like he knows BMW's, so I think I will try it. I will let you guys know the outcome.
     
  11. jsa330

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    #11 jsa330, Jan 3, 2005
    Marshall Motors. I used them when I had a 635CSi. Excellent shop
     
  12. rkrenek

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    #12 rkrenek, Jan 4, 2005
    I've heard good things about Nine Eleven Enterprises...Mike at Norwood's recommended them for BMW repair.

    http://www.nine-eleven.com/

    I'll be taking my car there for some service soon.

    Regards,
    Rob.
     
  13. greg512tr

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    #13 greg512tr, Jan 4, 2005
    I use Marshall Motors as well, its near LOD as well. I switched from Louden's.
     
  14. B.Ratcliff

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    #14 B.Ratcliff, Jan 5, 2005
    I got my car back from Overseas Service Haus on Preston (Rob's recommendation, thanks Rob). They knew what the problem was before they really got into the car, It appears they fixed it. The car had exhaust smoke at start up, a loud whine under the hood and the check engine light was on. All the problems were connected to a bad oil seperator and leaking intake gaskets. The $880 Price seams reasonable for the amount of work.

    Thanks everyone for your recommendations.
     
  15. Seth

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    #15 Seth, Jan 6, 2005
    what year is your 7 series?
     
  16. B.Ratcliff

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    #16 B.Ratcliff, Jan 6, 2005
    1997 740il Black/Tan, Sport wheels
     
  17. Brian C. Stradale

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    #17 Brian C. Stradale, Jan 11, 2005
    My M3 goes to either Nine Eleven or to Classic BMW.
    Nine Eleven is very good quality and more reasonably priced than the dealer.
     

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