We need a "Trusted E36 Mechanic" list

[dieseldriver99]

How many of you think we need a "Trusted E36 Mechanic" list broken down by region, i.e. West Cost, Mountain, Midwest, and East Coast, perhaps further broken down by North and South regions.

Speciality catagories such as brakes, engine, drivetrain, OBC etc.

[AvusBlitz]

+1

It'd be cool. I need a good mechanic in the Chi-town area so this might actually help.

Josh

[bloxsom]

i will add the first one!

ME!

[dieseldriver99]

What's best is use one REPLY, and just add to that. When we say a good mechanic, does not have to be ASE Master Tech, just someone who is good at fixing one or more items on Bimmers for a long time, and does not need to be a shop, it could just be a garage at home, but charges reasonable prices, and willing to show how it's done to the member.

[psquared]

I have been wanting something like this before I got my Bimmer. Hey at least bloxsom being in the Bay Area is roughly 4 hours away......it's a start.

[325i-ight]

I'm in. ASE L1 & BMW Master Tech certs. Have most special tools, own garage, 1/2 the price of the stealer, 5+ years exp on all bimmers, specialize in e36's. Located in Kansas.

[Cmart]

If you are in the Cleveland area (North Royalton to be specific) Paint Works on Royalton Road (82) is amazing. I used to work there and we got a ton in. The owner knows his shit for sure and if you need ANYTHING painted perfectly definitely the place to go.

[dieseldriver99]

For those that want to be on the list, you have to tell us what you're specializing in and how many cars (not yours) you have worked on.

I'll compile a list and will ask the MOD to post it as a Sticky.

My suggestion is.. BE HONEST. Working on the same car such as one you own for 10x does not constitute working on a car 10x... get the picture.

[jehuflores]

i will add the first one!

ME!
You serious? I'm in Los Angeles but in need of a trusted mechanic, I would take a trip out there (got some friends in Milpitas I could visit)

[jammer310]

Excellent idea...Definitely looking long and hard for someone in the area south east of Pittsburgh, PA...

[328 Power 04]

texas/houston area, i've done cam swaps, diffy swaps, suspension swaps, manifold, fixed windows, sunroof, clutch replacement, etc etc..

[SQ Bimmer]

You serious? I'm in Los Angeles but in need of a trusted mechanic, I would take a trip out there (got some friends in Milpitas I could visit)
You need something special done? I could possibly help. No certification, but I did everything in my sig by myself (except for some heavy lifting ;)).

In Ventura County (Thousand Oaks/Camarillo) and also in Granada Hills a lot (have a garage there), not too far from LA.

[SimonSingh]

I'd be up for having a UK one. You got to hear some of the shit my mechanic has told me;

Brake dust shields are a must, the disks will get damaged without them
Taking out the battery will reset the DME, and I've got to get it reprogrammed

[e36bmdub]

Koala Motorsports...www.koalamotorsports.com in the Cleveland area is highly reccomended

[bloxsom]

Wow, if you guys in CA are serious, we could work out a price! If your seriously interested send me a pm. We will work out a time for you to stop by. The day before you will give me a list of what you want done, I will get you a price on Bmw oem parts, or you could bring what ever you want for me to install. We will work out labor charges depending on what it is. I work out of my garage, have air compressor tools, a hydraulic press next door and access to ALL Bmw special tools. I have been working on Bmw's since I was 15....
I am almost 19 now. As far as Bmw series I have worked on, to many to list.
Just on my own e36 I have swapped an entire 1998 M3 drive train into it. Short shifter kit. Diff support bracket. M3 brake swap, Full suspension over haul. (springs, shocks RTAB, Lower control arms etc.) I have dropped the front sub-frame, lifted the motor up, and welded the oil pump nut. For the interior, I have swapped and redone my interior with M3 interior. I have also replaced the heater core. I have installed a RMS v1 supercharger kit. (just installed the other day) I am now in the process of rebuilding my head, lapping the valves, new head gasket set. I also do motor swaps! On my car I installed a s52 and converted it back to obd1 so I had to swap the old 325 wiring on to the s52 block. (I will also be doing a s50 swap in my friend 318ti next week!)I also have had Loads of time with diagnosing problems. I have more info to tell you as far as my experience goes that I can't discuss on here. If you would like to know more, send me a pm and we can talk over the phone.
If your still interested, just shoot me a pm and ask me a few questions about my self or if you cant figure something out with your car i would love to help. Wondering on price? Send me a pm with a list of parts and what you want installed and I will be able to get you a price!
Thanks
Chris

[kudos328]

I think what would work best, is if we get a sticky and have someone edit it when we get new info. Broken down by major cities sort of like this:

Chicago
-----------------
location:
contact info:
experience:


This way, if we get a nice list going, we can get someone to compile it and you just have to get to the sticky and find the city your looking for. I know there's so many bmw's in california, but it doesn't pwn the rest of the usa so we could use a list like this for every city. The bigger the list the better.

[Nicklle36]

This would be very useful. IMO it's important that mechanics on this list can do
pre-buying inspections. So if you're buying a car from another area, you can just go to the closest trusted mechanic and have the car checked before deciding on buying.

[dieseldriver99]

Awsome!

I'm in. ASE L1 & BMW Master Tech certs. Have most special tools, own garage, 1/2 the price of the stealer, 5+ years exp on all bimmers, specialize in e36's. Located in Kansas.

[dieseldriver99]

I'm doing this....

I think what would work best, is if we get a sticky and have someone edit it when we get new info. Broken down by major cities sort of like this:

Chicago
-----------------
location:
contact info:
experience:


This way, if we get a nice list going, we can get someone to compile it and you just have to get to the sticky and find the city your looking for. I know there's so many bmw's in california, but it doesn't pwn the rest of the usa so we could use a list like this for every city. The bigger the list the better.

[Tefal]

For those that want to be on the list, you have to tell us what you're specializing in and how many cars (not yours) you have worked on.

I'll compile a list and will ask the MOD to post it as a Sticky.

My suggestion is.. BE HONEST. Working on the same car such as one you own for 10x does not constitute working on a car 10x... get the picture.
Im a Mechanic(prefer Technician!) If i was to list every car i'd worked on or manufactuer we would b bored for hours reading through them! Is a good idea though to compile a list:cool

[kidRiot]

For the West Coast/Bay Area, a very trusted BMW mechanic shop is:

Palo Alto Bimmer
Milenko "Mike" Dugandzic
799 Alma St
Palo Alto, CA 94301

Contact: (650) 325-3818

Great guy, tells you what needs priority. Wish i could start a little business like him. He also buys and rebuilds BMW then sells them. Hes got so many bimmers sitting out on his lot.

[jehuflores]

:buttrock
You need something special done? I could possibly help. No certification, but I did everything in my sig by myself (except for some heavy lifting ;)).

In Ventura County (Thousand Oaks/Camarillo) and also in Granada Hills a lot (have a garage there), not too far from LA.

I'm not having mechanical problems so far, I'm looking for a person with experience on BMW's who won't rape me on the charges for when I do need work done. :buttrock

[84 GRANDSPORT]

If you live in CT I know a GREAT BMW mechanic...His name is LEE. His garage is called My Garage. It is located in Naugatuck Ct 06770. His tel# is 203-729-1009. He specializes in high end cars. I have seen Ferarris, Bimmers, Benzes, Porsches & Audis there all the time....Just brought the wifes 97 318i & he fixed it in 1 day...I have been chasing the problem for weeks!:eyecrazy I have used him plenty of times. He is not the cheapest (less then the dealer) but he knows his stuff!:buttrock

[SQ Bimmer]

This would be very useful. IMO it's important that mechanics on this list can do
pre-buying inspections. So if you're buying a car from another area, you can just go to the closest trusted mechanic and have the car checked before deciding on buying.
Yea, I've done inspections for people. Usually the regional forum works best for this.


:buttrock

I'm not having mechanical problems so far, I'm looking for a person with experience on BMW's who won't rape me on the charges for when I do need work done. :buttrock

Oh OK. Lemme know if you need any help with something before going and getting assraped by someone. There is not much on an E36 that I cannot do.

[barley1973]

I've had a lot of work done at affordable prices in the Bucks County Pennsylvania area (North-East of Philadelphia).


Zygmunt Motors dba Bimmerparts.com
70 Green Street
Doylestown, PA 18901

[MOMOGT]

...I have been working on Bmw's since I was 15....
I am almost 19 now. As far as Bmw series I have worked on, to many to list...



All that and your not even 19 yet!... very impressive... good for you bloxsom! Wished you lived in my area.

[bloxsom]

Thanks, i am currently working at a BMW dealer, as a tech :)
Chris

[specialk5284]

anyone know where a good place in north Pittsburgh is?

[Driven3]

Yeah i have to agree Thats all that Driven Motorsports in Villa Rica GA (28 miles west of ATL) does BMW Performance work maintence etc etc

[a554255]

Munich West
Decatur, GA
Honest Dependable and REASONABLE PRICES

[rocket859]

Bill the Owner/Operator of Motorsport Recycling LLC in Rahway, NJ
Pete a tech @ Motorsport Recycling LLC in Rahway, NJ

Nothin but good ish there :)

[Biochemlab]

Precision Motorwerks in Seattle has done great work on my car. They are the most organized mechanics I have ever seen. They only work on BMW's and Volvo's and have a separate garage and mechanic for each... So, the BMW guy only works on BMW's and the Volvo guy only works on Volvo's.

They can also do buyer's inspections... As thourough as you want to pay for.

Everytime I have gone there, they have taken me out into the shop to show my car and what needs to be done to it. They will often take me under the car while it's up on lifts to show me stuff. It's great... I never feel like they are making me replace something for no reason.

Additionally, they have talked me out of replacing parts, that I would have paid them to install, because they didn't think it would provide me with enough benefit for the money. That's an honest mechanic right there.

Precision Motorwerks for the win.

[Erik206]

+1 for Precision Moterwerks

[zeplin0325]

Macau - Ah Cheong (+853) 6681 1814
Guy used to work in Harper, the local authorized BMW Dealer, and he's the best mechanic here in a place overloaded with Accord Euros and all sorts of Lexus... Not to mention the all popular Civic...

Just wanted to add in case any of you guys find yourself here...:D

[BigAl]

Where is Precision? (No luck on the google...)

AL (Seattle area too)

[99E36M]

Schneller BMW in Newbury, MA

[impereza]

Bill the Owner/Operator of Motorsport Recycling LLC in Rahway, NJ
Pete a tech @ Motorsport Recycling LLC in Rahway, NJ

Nothin but good ish there :)

I second that, MSR at Rahway, NJ are good people & know what they're doing

[kingsly]

You serious? I'm in Los Angeles but in need of a trusted mechanic...

German Italian Motor Car Company.

2222 Cotner Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90064
(310) 312-8859

The Bimmer guy is Gabriel. He is German and has quite an accent, so go there midday when his wife is there to translate. He first comes across as a crotchety old man, but in the long run is very friendly and verrrrry BMW literate!

[JimminySlicket]

I have a guy I use in the Baltimore/DC area. Does very good work, and not overly expensive. Feel free to PM me for details.

[Adele]

If it's of any use - i am in Montreal Qc. and my mechanic is Denis Boisclair in Repentigny, he's a real BMW doctor.

[Tiptronik]

Also, if it is of any help, J.B. Autocare, Squamish, B.C. Canada.

[328iJunkie]

Mike Mccoy (techno550)

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[richter]

Anyone know honest mechanics around Austin, TX area :).

[utopia13]

I need one in Northern VA & here's my old favorite in the Lehigh Valley, PA

Dale & Mark specialize in Bimmer, Benz, Porsche, Saab & Audi. They have a busy independant shop...great guys & they're not gonna b/s ya when it comes to what ya need. I've known these guys for 20 years & inspected my baby before I bought it.

:alright

European Precision
3893A Tank Farm Rd
Emmaus, PA 18049

(610) 965-3535

[RC 91 318is]

Momentum is awesome for the Pelham/Birmingham/Hoover area. They do amazing work

[325isNyC]

+1 for the notion. This lis would help out so many people. I also think the list should definitely rate the mechanic by cost efficiency as well as skill.

[mellena88]

Barthal Motor Werke in Chatsworth California. The best place if your are in the Valley. Even if your closer to LA its worth the drive. Professional, yet still is a small shop. Good prices but even better work. Recommend to everyone!.

[1996 328ti]

Go to your regional section if you anyone is looking for recommendations.