Can't believe we don't have a thread like this yet. Hopefully this will help all the newer people who join looking for basic information.
Full Service Independent Shops:
Massachusetts
Advanced Concepts Engineering
860 East St
Tewksbury, MA 01876
978-710-3116
http://www.aceperformancesystems.com/
AlphaCars
649 Mass Ave
Boxborough, MA 01719
978-263-9000
www.alphacars.com
Bavarian Performance Group
1034 Main Street
Winchester, MA 01890
(781) 368-9040
www.bavarianperformancegroup.com
*BPG is widely considered by fanatics to be your bet bet for all things BMW, including alignments.
European Motorsport
45 L Street
South Boston, MA 02127
617-269-7799
http://www.emsport.net/
Eurosport Performance
414 Lowell St
Wakefield, MA 01880
339-219-6393
http://www.eurosport-performance.com
Foreign MotorCars
586 Willard Street
Quincy, MA
617-996-2277
www.foreignmotorcars.com
Gerardo's Foreign Car Service and Sales
640 Hyde Park Avenue, MA 02131
(617) 327-8371
www.gerardosforeigncars.com
German Performance Service
70 Hichborn Street
Brighton, MA 02135
(617) 206-4604
www.germanperformanceservice.com/
Import Autowerks
46 Garden Park
Braintree, MA 02184
(781) 818-3830
http://www.iautowerks.com/
Kaizen Tuning
184 Great Road
Acton, MA 01720
978-266-9900
http://kaizentuning.com/
KGA Motorsport
18 Gould St. Ste 2
Reading, MA 01867
781-944-5227
http://www.kgamotorsport.com/
Landshark Automotive
135 West Central Street
Natick, MA 01760
508.655.3957
http://www.landsharkautomotive.com
Turner Motorsport
16 South Hunt Rd
Amesbury, MA 01913
800-280-6966
http://www.turnermotorsport.com/
Schneller Performance
26 Middle Rd #1
Newbury, MA 01951
978.465.2002
http://www.schnellerperformance.com/
Village European
50 Concord Turnpike
Concord, MA 01742
978-369-4700
http://www.villageeuropean.com/
New Hampshire
3D Auto Works
1 Industrial Drive
Hudson, NH 03051-3978
(603) 882-3400
www.3dautoworks.com
Concord Motorsport
169 Dover Road
Chichester, NH 03258
(603) 798-3700
www.concordmotorsport.com
Kensington Autoworks
272 South Road
Kensington, NH
603-394-0081
http://www.kensingtonautoworks.com/
Where to Buy Parts
Bavarian Autosport
275 Constitution Avenue
Portsmouth, NH 03801
(603) 427-2002
www.bavauto.com
Tischer BMW
3211 Automobile Boulevard
Silver Spring, MD 20904
(888) 295-2096
www.getbmwparts.com
*This is not a local New England business, but they offer a 20% discount on all OEM BMW parts through their dealership parts department, as well as significant discounts (and free shipping) on many popular E46 parts and mods on their specials page here.
Turner Motorsport
16 South Hunt Rd
Amesbury, MA 01913
800-280-6966
http://www.turnermotorsport.com/
Body Shops
Dick's Auto Body
99 Elmwood Street
Somerville, MA 02144-2407
(617) 625-9171
www.dicksautobody.com
Sansossio Auto Body
13 Cochituate Street
Natick, MA 01760-3465
(508) 655-9646
http://www.sansossioautobody.com/
Detailing
Driven Perfection
1413 Main Street
Weymouth, MA 02190
(781) 331-0009
www.drivenperfection.com
Unique Car Care
151 North Avenue
Wakefield, MA 01880-3226
(781) 245-8080
www.unique-car-care.com
If you have any to add that I'm missing please reply and I'll edit the post.
Last edited by Sam 330ci; 08-02-2011 at 10:12 AM.
If we're including Turner up in Amesbury, might as well include Schneller:
http://www.schnellerperformance.com/
Import Autowerks has moved to 46 Garden Park, Braintree, MA 02184 to a larger facility.. Three brand new lifts, and space for 7 cars in total..
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Gerardo's Foreign Car Service and Sales
640 Hyde Park Avenue, MA 02131
(617) 327-8371
gerardosforeigncars.com
Eurosport Performance
414 LOWELL STREET
WAKEFIELD, MA 01880
339-219-6393
http://www.eurosport-performance.com/#!
Thanks for the input guys, added the changes.
Advance Auto Center
Steve Solari
320 Watertown Street
Newton (Nonantum), MA
617-964-2880
http://www.advanceautocenter.net/
^That doesn't look like a BMW specific shop
haha.. I was thinking of starting something like this a few weeks ago.
Here's some others that I've heard people being happy with. Some other ideas: If the lists start getting big, split them up by northshore/southshore/metrowest/Boston metro. It would also be nice if we could have a yearly poll on 1) favorite service shop overall and 2) shop that offers the best value
Landshark Automotive
135 West Central Street
Natick, MA 01760
508.655.3957
http://www.landsharkautomotive.com
AlphaCars
649 Mass Ave
Boxborough, MA 01719
978-263-9000
www.alphacars.com
Foreign MotorCars
586 Willard Street
Quincy, MA
617-996-2277
www.foreignmotorcars.com
DIY
your driveway
800-this-took-way-too-long
www.bruisedknuckles.com
Last edited by bmwsmurf; 07-17-2011 at 04:31 AM.
^Added to the list, thanks for the input.
Added a parts section as well, any good leads on where to buy parts locally?
Last edited by Sam 330ci; 07-18-2011 at 09:59 AM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost
Those are pretty much the only two reputable ones in the area to go to. Some dealers like Herb Chambers will give discounts with BMW CCA membership and the pricing can range quite a bit.
Added a few more shops, and a detailing section, to the list.
Anyone have anything to offer outside of the Mass/NH area? It's the only spot I'm familiar with, so I have lots of info there.
Great idea for a thread! I take my car to one garage. It's next to my house
You might want to add pelicanparts to the parts category. They're not exactly local (okay, not at all) but they have awesome shipping prices. If you buy enough, you can get 3-day shipping for $3
1997 BMW 328is Alpine White // Dove Grey
ZF Swapped | 3.23 LSD | FK Coilovers | 17x8.5 Borbet Type C | 75mm Wheel Studs | 12mm Vorshlag Spacers | 5000k HIDs | Euro Taillights | Suede Headliner/Pillars
Great idea for a thread! I take my car to one garage. It's next to my house
You might want to add pelicanparts to the parts category. They're not exactly local (okay, not at all) but they have awesome shipping prices. If you buy enough, you can get 3-day shipping for $3
1997 BMW 328is Alpine White // Dove Grey
ZF Swapped | 3.23 LSD | FK Coilovers | 17x8.5 Borbet Type C | 75mm Wheel Studs | 12mm Vorshlag Spacers | 5000k HIDs | Euro Taillights | Suede Headliner/Pillars
Has anyone used Auto Engineering in Lexington, MA?
Blue & White Motor
County St, Attleboro, MA 02703
(508) 399-6320
Ooooh parked. Fancy.
Great thread, I've been taking all of my BMW's, the Nissan and the Porsche to Advanced Concepts Engineering for years now. Awesome guys, awesome work, awesome rates.
Curious if any of these shops specialize in older BMWs? A family member needs some work done on their 1986 L7 around the Boston area.
I've heard from M3 drivers on E46 that tried this new place Boston Motor Werks 1000 Pleasant St Ste 7 Belmont, MA 02478 (617) 489-0291. The mechanics worked as BMW techs at dealership before. Might be another good options near Boston area.
I'll offer my services to Forum members.. I'm a Master Ford Tech, but have a very good amount of bmw experance. I've done a bunch of work for members already by word of mouth.. I guess PM me if your interested in very personal and detailed work.
i powdercoat and custom install as well.
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