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kurt44 · 11th April 2006, 01:27

Guys,

Inspection II coming up in about a 1000 miles or so. Got a quote from the local 'stealership'...£700+

. Funny thing was that he could only give me a quote based on an E46 M3 after I told him it was an E34 M5.

Needless to say, he just didn't give me that warm fuzzy feeling...you know what I mean

? So, any recommendations for BMW specialists in the Slough/Maidenhead/East Berks area would be greatly appreciated.

AndyE · 11th April 2006, 01:32

I've heard lots of good things about Munich Motors in Wokingham, they're not a million miles from you. They certainly helped out when my M5's throttle position sensor fell to bits.

kurt44 · 11th April 2006, 02:20

Thanx Andy

Will give them a bell in the morning.

legacy260 · 11th April 2006, 09:58

Birds UK in Uxbridge still do a great job on M Cars and their rates are very reasonable +44 (0)1895 810 850. Also worth mentioning is Autobahn Services in Rickmansworth. Tel: +44 (1)923 718907 Fax: +44 (1)923 718906 Mobile: +44 (0)7831 261992.

hertfordshire1 · 11th April 2006, 10:59

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Originally Posted by legacy260

Birds UK in Uxbridge still do a great job on M Cars and their rates are very reasonable +44 (0)1895 810 850. Also worth mentioning is Autobahn Services in Rickmansworth. Tel: +44 (1)923 718907 Fax: +44 (1)923 718906 Mobile: +44 (0)7831 261992.

I've had issues with Birds in the past and would exercise caution where they are concerned...

Simonal · 11th April 2006, 12:52

Can recommend my mechanic who works out of Birds premises so easy to find but takes in his own customers. Phil Crouch (CPC) - 01895 25 2288/ mobile 07960 280 953. GIve him a call and see if he can help.

Very thourgh also reasonable and realistic. Maintains and specialises in Alpinas, 80's and 90's M cars.

Looks after quite a few cars.

Cyrus · 11th April 2006, 13:22

Bexley Motorworks in Bexleyheath are excellent and know their way around E34 M5's like the back of their hand.
I deal with them alot and they come highly recommended.

I think an Inspection 2 is £400+ VAT.

Mmm-Five · 11th April 2006, 13:59

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Originally Posted by Simonal

Can recommend my mechanic who works out of Birds premises so easy to find but takes in his own customers. Phil Crouch (CPC) - 01895 25 2288/ mobile 07960 280 953. GIve him a call and see if he can help.

Very thourgh also reasonable and realistic. Maintains and specialises in Alpinas, 80's and 90's M cars.

Looks after quite a few cars.

I can second Phil Crouch - not Birds themselves though. Had work done by both, Phil is great and knows his stuff, Birds is...transmission interrupted...

hertfordshire1 · 11th April 2006, 14:12

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Originally Posted by Mmm-Five

I can second Phil Crouch - not Birds themselves though. Had work done by both, Phil is great and knows his stuff, Birds is...transmission interrupted...

haha, know where that transmission would end....

AndyE · 11th April 2006, 14:18

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Originally Posted by hertfordshire1

haha, know where that transmission would end....

in bits, coming out of the exhaust?