Looking for good independent BMW specialists in Australia

[tempestv8]

Howdy group,

I just joined so a big hello to everybody from me. :D Just joined the world of BMW recently, having bought an '03 e39 530i touring wagon. It's a big change from my Land Rover Discovery II. ;)

I live in Melbourne and am looking for recommendations of BMW specialists - doesn't matter how far away they are, I'll be willing to drive a fair distance to get good, trustworthy mechanics.

Can anyone recommend me a good workshop to take my Bimmer to for maintenance or repairs?

I've tried Autologic in East Bentleigh and am now just generally looking around to see if there are other places. Surely there must be a few out there, given the number of BMWs on the roads. I'd hate to think that all Bimmer owners simply go to the BMW dealerships to get work done on their vehicles.

But if so, then which BMW dealership is customer centric and good? :p

Thanks in advance,

Lawrance

[pundit]

Howdy group,

I just joined so a big hello to everybody from me. :D Just joined the world of BMW recently, having bought an '03 e39 530i touring wagon. It's a big change from my Land Rover Discovery II. ;)

I live in Melbourne and am looking for recommendations of BMW specialists - doesn't matter how far away they are, I'll be willing to drive a fair distance to get good, trustworthy mechanics.

Can anyone recommend me a good workshop to take my Bimmer to for maintenance or repairs?

I've tried Autologic in East Bentleigh and am now just generally looking around to see if there are other places. Surely there must be a few out there, given the number of BMWs on the roads. I'd hate to think that all Bimmer owners simply go to the BMW dealerships to get work done on their vehicles.

But if so, then which BMW dealership is customer centric and good? :p

Thanks in advance,

Lawrance
Hi Lawrance. Although I haven't used them (I do my own maintenance) I've heard some positive reports about BMTech (http://www.bmtech.com.au/) in Canterbury.
They're an independant BMW service centre. Anyway give them a call and see what you think. - Good Luck

[Ken in Australia]

Howdy group,

I just joined so a big hello to everybody from me. :D Just joined the world of BMW recently, having bought an '03 e39 530i touring wagon. It's a big change from my Land Rover Discovery II. ;)

I live in Melbourne and am looking for recommendations of BMW specialists - doesn't matter how far away they are, I'll be willing to drive a fair distance to get good, trustworthy mechanics.

Can anyone recommend me a good workshop to take my Bimmer to for maintenance or repairs?

I've tried Autologic in East Bentleigh and am now just generally looking around to see if there are other places. Surely there must be a few out there, given the number of BMWs on the roads. I'd hate to think that all Bimmer owners simply go to the BMW dealerships to get work done on their vehicles.

But if so, then which BMW dealership is customer centric and good? :p

Thanks in advance,

Lawrance


Hi Lawrance

try European Auto Haus in Richmond (Ph. 9429 2111) - ask for Blair. He's terrific - fair and reliable and he used to work for Stillwell's - tell him Ken from Melbourne Uni. recommended him. I have been going to him for years with no problems.

Good Luck
Ken in Australia

[mcdtus]

Go to Stillwell BMW, ask for Robert or Chris Stillwell and tell them Larry from Tucson, Arizona told you that they would take good care of you. Guaranteed they will.

[Paul in NZ]

these guys (http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/BMW540iLE/) although 540iLE focused(or m540 to our american friends)may have some leads for you.

[95-540iLE]

There are a number of good BMW independent workshops in Melbourne - some of which have been mentioned.

The newest is Southern BM in Moorrabin.

It has been set up recently to be a customer focussed BM specialist and the two guys who own it, Andrew & Jimmy have between them many decades of experience working on BMW's.

The fact they are new means they are going way out of their way to look after customers, they know their stuff and their prices appear reasonable.

I have just had a heap of work done there on my 1990 M5. It is still there if you drop in and will be there until I can get back to Melbourne in early Jan 06 to collect it.

Say Dave the LE guy recommended you!

Cheers


these guys (http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/BMW540iLE/) although 540iLE focused(or m540 to our american friends)may have some leads for you.

[E34inFlorida]

these guys (http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/BMW540iLE/) although 540iLE focused(or m540 to our american friends)may have some leads for you.


Hey GUys... I just got my 457 VISA Approved and moving to Sydney from the US Jan 16th .. WOOHOO!!!

I just sold my E34 here :(

Do these cars exist in Australia>> ?? I cant find any on ebay or car sites.

JP

[Phil Sanderson]

[QUOTE Do these cars exist in Australia?? I cant find any on ebay or car sites.
JP[/QUOTE]
try here: http://yahoo.drive.com.au/used/search/results.aspx?from=4&m=BMW%7c5&yr=1988%7c1995

regards
Phil

[BigKriss]

Hey GUys... I just got my 457 VISA Approved and moving to Sydney from the US Jan 16th .. WOOHOO!!!

I just sold my E34 here :(

Do these cars exist in Australia>> ?? I cant find any on ebay or car sites.

JPPlenty of e34s here. use ebay.com.au to look- but most are sold through www.tradingpost.com.au and www.drive.com.au. Prices vary wildly- drive.com.au has the 2nd hand price indicators (like www.redbook.com.au). We look forward to meeting a fellow e34er when u arrive! Be sure to coem to one of our track days (one is on Feb18), its the best way to meet up.

[DCR]

Try asking over at www.eurocca.net There are plenty of BMW owners there that live in Melbourne.

[Zeuk in Oz]

Hey GUys... I just got my 457 VISA Approved and moving to Sydney from the US Jan 16th .. WOOHOO!!!

I just sold my E34 here :(

Do these cars exist in Australia>> ?? I cant find any on ebay or car sites.

JP

Welcome to the heat !

Also try www.carpoint.com.au as well as those Kriss has already mentioned.

[Paul in NZ]

you may find them a bit pricey compared to the US...all relative of course....