Please post your best BMW repair shops!

[Mitch]

Please share experiences you have had with local GA BMW repair shops!

[88e28]

German Auto Repair in Marietta, Ga. they fix everything and do hi performance.770-579-1613

[grant3915]

Can anyone recommend a good body shop?
Someone rear ended me this week and the whole bumper is going to have to be replaced.
Thanks!

[mistertripps]

Can anyone recommend a good body shop?
Someone rear ended me this week and the whole bumper is going to have to be replaced.
Thanks!

Abra in Douglasville has treated me well so far. I'm also having a bumper replaced. If I run into any problems next week, I'll let you know, but so far, I like them.

[GCR]

Can anyone recommend a good body shop?
Someone rear ended me this week and the whole bumper is going to have to be replaced.
Thanks!

Performance Auto Collision on Hembree Rd in Alpharetta. 770-752-0099. Ask for David (owner). He isn't cheap, but there are 2 kinds of body repair shops. Theres good, and theres cheap. There is no "good & cheap."

[Mitch]

I agree with German Car Repair and Performing Imports. I was at Performing Imports and I was very impressed.

[atl530i]

There is a BMW shop in Powder Springs that I used when my window was smashed out when I first got the car. They did nice work.

[Philip]

Can anyone recommend a good body shop?
Someone rear ended me this week and the whole bumper is going to have to be replaced.
Thanks!

Magnum Collision, in Marietta. They do the best body work on BMW's.

[88e28]

Magnum Collision, in Marietta. They do the best body work on BMW's.

Phone number and location please looking for Quotes.

[Dakkarmthree]

Magnum Collision, in Marietta. They do the best body work on BMW's.

Magnum Collision price is way to high.they quote me $2G to put my csl trunk on and painted.

[mistertripps]

We are headed to German Car Repair tomorrow for a check up on the wagon. We've talked to both Alan and his wife and they have been super nice on the phone. We told them we were from Club Bimmer and they sounded excited.

Seven is going in once I get her back from the body shop to check out that annoying leak.

[SOUTHERNBIMMER]

So far I do all of my own work but I will be looking for a place to fix any dings and imperfections in the 92' 325 IC. I am going to start trying out my painting skills soon so hopefully I will not have to shop that one. Way expensive for good paint it seems.

[mistertripps]

AV and electrical stuff I can handle. Unfortunately, I have zero experience being a mechanic. Someday, if I hang around you guys long enough, I'll be able to diagnose and fix my own issues!

[SOUTHERNBIMMER]

AV and electrical stuff I can handle. Unfortunately, I have zero experience being a mechanic. Someday, if I hang around you guys long enough, I'll be able to diagnose and fix my own issues!

Well that's the deal. We all have skills and help each other out. I could learn a lot for sure!

[Philip]

Magnum Collision price is way to high.they quote me $2G to put my csl trunk on and painted.

True. But he didn't ask for the cheapest repair shop. lol

[mistertripps]

True. But he didn't ask for the cheapest repair shop. lol

With body work, you get what you pay for....

[GCR]

We are headed to German Car Repair tomorrow for a check up on the wagon. We've talked to both Alan and his wife and they have been super nice on the phone. We told them we were from Club Bimmer and they sounded excited.

Seven is going in once I get her back from the body shop to check out that annoying leak.

It was great to meet you guys. Very nice 528iT you have there. I'm looking forward to seeing the E38.....

Alan.

[Catmint]

It was great to meet you guys. Very nice 528iT you have there. I'm looking forward to seeing the E38.....

Alan.

Alan, you beat me to it! I just got home and went straight to the computer to post about our great experience at Alan's shop. Thank you so much for the professionalism and candid advice. And I've already noticed that smell is gone, thanks sooooo much for fixing the valve! I will definitely be back to get my wagon in tip-top shape.

To the other ClubBimmer folks, I highly recommend German Car Repair in Roswell. Long drive from Douglasville, but well worth the trip.

-Cindy

[blackstig]

I would love to have someone do my exhaust work, all I want is my resonator and muffler removed and have a twin pipe ran straight back from the intermediates.

Shouldn't be more than 200 bucks worth of work, but the one person I took it to wanted to rip me off . . .you guess it . . .because it's a BMW (dat dere executive cah)

*sigh*

-Stig

[Philip]

I would love to have someone do my exhaust work, all I want is my resonator and muffler removed and have a twin pipe ran straight back from the intermediates.

Shouldn't be more than 200 bucks worth of work, but the one person I took it to wanted to rip me off . . .you guess it . . .because it's a BMW (dat dere executive cah)

*sigh*

-Stig

Yeah, I bet you would. Ya Nancy!

[GCR]

I would love to have someone do my exhaust work, all I want is my resonator and muffler removed and have a twin pipe ran straight back from the intermediates.

Shouldn't be more than 200 bucks worth of work, but the one person I took it to wanted to rip me off . . .you guess it . . .because it's a BMW (dat dere executive cah)

*sigh*

-Stig

Stig,

call me at the shop. I've got a guy that does great custom work, & is reasonable with pricing. Be careful, though. Bimmers get VERY loud with the resonator removed, especially cat equipped cars. You may get more than you want.........

Alan.

[mistertripps]

Stig,

call me at the shop. I've got a guy that does great custom work, & is reasonable with pricing. Be careful, though. Bimmers get VERY loud with the resonator removed, especially cat equipped cars. You may get more than you want.........

Alan.

Not Stig..... The louder the better, I'm sure. :evil:

But, I second Catmint on the service at Alan's shop. They were top notch. Even let us take a quick look around the shop.

[mistertripps]

Abra in Douglasville has treated me well so far. I'm also having a bumper replaced. If I run into any problems next week, I'll let you know, but so far, I like them.

Okay, mixed review for Abra in Douglasville. They ended up doing a nice job on the bumper. Matched the paint nicely and everything looks brand new.

Now the not so great part. First of all, I took the car in last Monday. The original estimate was for the car to be ready on Wednesday afternoon or Thursday morning. I got a call on Tuesday saying it would be ready on Wednesday. Since I was going out of town, I decided to stick around a little later than planned so I could get the car. I called on Wednesday to check on it and discovered they had received some of the wrong parts and the car would not be ready until near closing time. I went on to Columbia and told them I'd get the car on Friday.

On my way home Friday, they called and told me that the car was being detailed. Then, they call back and tell me they just discovered that they forgot to paint the black lower portion of the bumper. Now, the car wouldn't be ready until Monday. So, I spent the weekend with the stupid rental.

So now we get to today. I called to make sure the car was ready and found out they didn't get the chrome trim for the bumper. They told me I could go ahead and pick up the car and that the trim would be in tomorrow. They promise it will only take 5 minutes to pop it in when I go back.

Finally, since I had it in the shop, I had asked them to take care of a couple of other minor cosmetic issues on my dime. I reminded them when I found out they'd have the car a couple of extra days, but none of those issues were taken care of or even mentioned. I decided I'd had enough and will let Alan take care of it from now on.

Final recommendation - I wouldn't go back if I'm the one paying the bill. They were nice enough and really apologetic, but there were just too many oversights for my comfort level.

[blackstig]

Stig,

call me at the shop. I've got a guy that does great custom work, & is reasonable with pricing. Be careful, though. Bimmers get VERY loud with the resonator removed, especially cat equipped cars. You may get more than you want.........

Alan.

I'd love to check it out, does Saturday work for you? I'll stop by early in the morning if necessary and I'm pretty sure this is where I would like to go with it.

If not, oh well, I can always back out and put a muffler on it later.

-Stig

[88e28]

Did you forget Stig you"re busy Saturday .... Frogtown.

[blackstig]

Did you forget Stig you"re busy Saturday .... Frogtown.


DAMNIT!

*sigh*

Okay, okay . . . well how late is the shop open, unfortunately I don't get out of work until 5:30, although, if someone were willing to hold a spot open for me, then . . .hmmmm . . .LOL!

-Stig

[GCR]

Did you forget Stig you"re busy Saturday .... Frogtown.

Good thing too:) We're not open Saturday.......

[GCR]

DAMNIT!

*sigh*

Okay, okay . . . well how late is the shop open, unfortunately I don't get out of work until 5:30, although, if someone were willing to hold a spot open for me, then . . .hmmmm . . .LOL!

-Stig

Officially until 6. Realistically, when I'm done, sometimes 8 or later.......

[blackstig]

Officially until 6. Realistically, when I'm done, sometimes 8 or later.......

Ehh, well, being closed on Saturday, anything beind done at all . . .ever . . HAHAHAHAHA, is impossible . . .oh well . . . .I guess I'll be paying for the convenience of this other place . . . .*sigh*

:(

-Stig

[GCR]

We do have a loaner if that helps.......

Alan.

[blackstig]

We do have a loaner if that helps.......

Alan.

It's not so much needing a car, it's just being able to get to your shop in a time while your open :( Canton is a bit of a drive from Douglasville and definitely a trek from Bolton road in Riverside . . .

Oh well . . . . *kicks rock*

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a63/nightmajik/Photomesses/shucks.jpg


-Stig

[McLovin]

Awesome! Thanks Alan for helping these guys out.

[mistertripps]

It's not so much needing a car, it's just being able to get to your shop in a time while your open :( Canton is a bit of a drive from Douglasville and definitely a trek from Bolton road in Riverside . . .

Oh well . . . . *kicks rock*

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a63/nightmajik/Photomesses/shucks.jpg


-Stig

He's really in Roswell, not Canton. Still a hike from Dville, but worth it as far as I'm concerned so far.

[Stretch]

For you North Carolina / Upstate SC guys and gals:

Touring Car and Eurowerks in Matthews, NC does great work for general repairs and whatnot.

GMP Performance is a pretty good euro tuning shop in Charlotte.

[88e28]

Cool, we need more shops around here.

[Marsh]

Dwelle Motor Company has always been good to me and my family. Honest mechanics, good work, low labor cost. They specialize in German cars BMW, Audi, Mercedes everything. In Marietta off canton highway

[jone3036]

I deal with Indy shops everyday. Magnum Collision is pricey but is worth is soo worth it. They did the body/paint restoration on my 84 318i. Flippin' flawless! Global sent their guys through the BMW body training program. So they are certified.

For a smaller shop, I recommend John Holt @ Hot wheels in Marietta. He did the same thing for half the cost on my e30 325i. I have known john for many years. Great work and fair pricing. 847 Barnes Mill Rd. Marietta, Ga. 30062 (770)-422-8412

Mechanical shops? I always use where I work, yes, the "stealer."
However, The only other place I would trust Is Buckhead Motor Works. John, Brett, and Tony are Great people! 404-255-1516.

For Interior/ convertible top work I like Charles at Marietta auto Trim. Sorry, I don't have the number.

When the odometer goes out in your car, Call Hamp Smith at Speedometer services. He is in Alpharetta. I don't have his number handy either. Sorry.

[88e28]

Don"t get me started on Marietta Auto Trim.:thumbdown:

[jone3036]

Don"t get me started on Marietta Auto Trim.:thumbdown:
Do Tell!!!!

[Dominic49]

HARRISON MOTORSPORTS.... hands down....

vince is a master at what he does...

[Philip]

I deal with Indy shops everyday. Magnum Collision is pricey but is worth is soo worth it. They did the body/paint restoration on my 84 318i. Flippin' flawless! Global sent their guys through the BMW body training program. So they are certified.

For a smaller shop, I recommend John Holt @ Hot wheels in Marietta. He did the same thing for half the cost on my e30 325i. I have known john for many years. Great work and fair pricing. 847 Barnes Mill Rd. Marietta, Ga. 30062 (770)-422-8412

Mechanical shops? I always use where I work, yes, the "stealer."
However, The only other place I would trust Is Buckhead Motor Works. John, Brett, and Tony are Great people! 404-255-1516.

For Interior/ convertible top work I like Charles at Marietta auto Trim. Sorry, I don't have the number.

When the odometer goes out in your car, Call Hamp Smith at Speedometer services. He is in Alpharetta. I don't have his number handy either. Sorry.


+1
Stealer FTW. (Only if you can pay in Tequila though)

[Vanessa404]

I take my 04 E46 to Carma off Peachtree Industrial, just inside 285. ALex and Will are awesome and didn't try to rip me off, unlike the dealer who tried to tell me there was over $2k wrong that really wasn't. Give them a call-great work and honest! 404-237-1001

[Mitch]

Great thanks for the recommendation Vanessa!

[Jdudley13]

Kudos yet again to German Car Repair. Alan set an apt. for me within a week and did a perfect job. Will absolutely be going back.

[Marshall]

I had a cps replaced this week at German Autowerks in Doraville. $300 cheaper than Performing Imports which replaced one two months ago. Rob is the owner and mechanic. He came recommended from Gran Turismo East. Performing did a great job on my Dinan stuff, but it is too far away and too pricey for SES stuff.

[em09]

My car always goes either to MBM of Atlanta on LaVista Road or my boyfriend's garage. For tires I go to Gran Turismo East. I had a dent on the inside of my wheel a few months ago (don't ask), and they fixed it and charged me way less than the wheel repair places. Y'all have to call me if you ever go to either cuz I live between the two and the guys in the car club I'm in love to meet BMW guys.