STAY AWAY from Burwell Autobody in London

DerekMD07 · 02-04-2010, 08:59 AM

Hi everyone,

I have started a thread about how I was gouged for installing the reflector. In short, I was charged 1.4 hours for the job whereas BMW London suggests it's about 30 minutes.

For those who reside in London, stay away from Burwell Autobody. It's a BMW approved body shop, but charge more than BMW.

jxu · 02-04-2010, 10:11 PM

they are one of the most expensive bodyshops in London for most of the things they do, but I've heard a few good things about them. Is that the only BMW approved body shop in London?

DerekMD07 · 02-04-2010, 10:49 PM

Another one is White Oaks Autobody. I agree that Burwell does good work. In fact, they installed my CF spoiler and HID fog for a reasonable price. Perhaps they thought they undercharged me and have to overcharge me this time to break even. Oh well I am over it.

My next job will be to install the black matte grill.

Btw, let me know where you guys are meeting up this weekend.

M3_Driver23 · 02-05-2010, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by DerekMD07

Hi everyone,

I have started a thread about how I was gouged for installing the reflector. In short, I was charged 1.4 hours for the job whereas BMW London suggests it's about 30 minutes.

For those who reside in London, stay away from Burwell Autobody. It's a BMW approved body shop, but charge more than BMW.

UltraMate Estimating System does say it takes 1.4 hours to install, why wouldn't you just get bmw to install it for 30 minutes then?

DerekMD07 · 02-05-2010, 08:29 PM

I trusted Burwell and went there without asking for a price quote, expecting it to be 30-45 minutes job. When I got the bill, I was shellshocked. So I called BMW next day to get an estimate.

Anyhow, it's good to know that fellow members here are supportive and will help each other for small mods.

How do you have access to the estimation software? I hope you are not a spy from Burwell -

charlie335 · 02-05-2010, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by M3_Driver23

UltraMate Estimating System does say it takes 1.4 hours to install, why wouldn't you just get bmw to install it for 30 minutes then?

it just happens that you joined the forums this month and your first post tells us that you have access to the estimating system. that doesn't sound fishy at all!

1.4 hours to install reflectors? did it myself with a blow dryer and flathead screwdriver in 15 minutes. what a fucking rip off lol.

Alessandro · 02-05-2010, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by DerekMD07

I trusted Burwell and went there without asking for a price quote, expecting it to be 30-45 minutes job. When I got the bill, I was shellshocked. So I called BMW next day to get an estimate.

Anyhow, it's good to know that fellow members here are supportive and will help each other for small mods.

How do you have access to the estimation software? I hope you are not a spy from Burwell -

Derek next time lets meet and install it together for free.

Cheers

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DerekMD07 Second Lieutenant 18 Rep 203 Posts Drives: 2018 991.2 C4S; 2019 LR Disco Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: London, Ontario iTrader: (1)	STAY AWAY from Burwell Autobody in London Hi everyone, I have started a thread about how I was gouged for installing the reflector. In short, I was charged 1.4 hours for the job whereas BMW London suggests it's about 30 minutes. For those who reside in London, stay away from Burwell Autobody. It's a BMW approved body shop, but charge more than BMW. __________________ 2008 E90 M3 (sold); 2008 Porsche boxster S (sold) 2009 E90 335xi (sold); 2011 Audi s4 (sold) 2011 c63 amg (sold); 2012 Porsche cayman (sold) 2014 335xi M performance
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jxu Private First Class 14 Rep 158 Posts Drives: - Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: GTA iTrader: (5)	they are one of the most expensive bodyshops in London for most of the things they do, but I've heard a few good things about them. Is that the only BMW approved body shop in London?
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DerekMD07 Second Lieutenant 18 Rep 203 Posts Drives: 2018 991.2 C4S; 2019 LR Disco Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: London, Ontario iTrader: (1)	Another one is White Oaks Autobody. I agree that Burwell does good work. In fact, they installed my CF spoiler and HID fog for a reasonable price. Perhaps they thought they undercharged me and have to overcharge me this time to break even. Oh well I am over it. My next job will be to install the black matte grill. Btw, let me know where you guys are meeting up this weekend. __________________ 2008 E90 M3 (sold); 2008 Porsche boxster S (sold) 2009 E90 335xi (sold); 2011 Audi s4 (sold) 2011 c63 amg (sold); 2012 Porsche cayman (sold) 2014 335xi M performance
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DerekMD07 Second Lieutenant 18 Rep 203 Posts Drives: 2018 991.2 C4S; 2019 LR Disco Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: London, Ontario iTrader: (1)	I trusted Burwell and went there without asking for a price quote, expecting it to be 30-45 minutes job. When I got the bill, I was shellshocked. So I called BMW next day to get an estimate. Anyhow, it's good to know that fellow members here are supportive and will help each other for small mods. How do you have access to the estimation software? I hope you are not a spy from Burwell - __________________ 2008 E90 M3 (sold); 2008 Porsche boxster S (sold) 2009 E90 335xi (sold); 2011 Audi s4 (sold) 2011 c63 amg (sold); 2012 Porsche cayman (sold) 2014 335xi M performance
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