Independent BMW Shops in NOVA??

Wrngway · 03-12-2012, 09:28 AM

Thought I'd ask about experiences with independent shops in northern Virginia. I have a few near me, but it's difficult to find a good sample of reviews for them. Typical reviews are either glowing or horrible and I can't really trust them.

One reviewer stated that they had taken their BMW to Jiffy Lube previously.

Another was saying that $90/hour labor was way too much, which really isn't the case for this area.

I'm under warranty for about 2 more years, but it's always nice to have another party to get an opinion from if need be.

Here are the ones located near me:

German Auto Group
7520 Backlick Road Springfield, VA 22150

Springfield Motors
6536 Backlick Road Springfield, VA 22150

German Swedish Auto Services
7890 Backlick Road, Springfield, VA 22150

DYNASTY XSV · 03-12-2012, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Wrngway

Thought I'd ask about experiences with independent shops in northern Virginia. I have a few near me, but it's difficult to find a good sample of reviews for them. Typical reviews are either glowing or horrible and I can't really trust them.

One reviewer stated that they had taken their BMW to Jiffy Lube previously.

Another was saying that $90/hour labor was way too much, which really isn't the case for this area.

I'm under warranty for about 2 more years, but it's always nice to have another party to get an opinion from if need be.

Here are the ones located near me:

German Auto Group
7520 Backlick Road Springfield, VA 22150

Springfield Motors
6536 Backlick Road Springfield, VA 22150

German Swedish Auto Services
7890 Backlick Road, Springfield, VA 22150

i help out at a collision center over in that area during the summer, we bring cars to german swedish for various things other than bodywork. id say they do good work.

platnumdesi01 · 03-12-2012, 01:23 PM

Martin Motor Sports my co worker is friends with Martin. Good people

Pat@sonictuning · 03-12-2012, 01:41 PM

Funktion auto in Sterling but they are bit on the pricey side but a great shop and then you have RRT as well.

Doyle · 03-12-2012, 02:00 PM

RRT is the place to go. Great guys, great work.

Wrngway · 03-12-2012, 07:40 PM

Awesome. Thanks all. I hadn't run across these places in my search.

I'll keep this thread handy. If anyone else wants to add a good "go to" place, feel free!

AlpineE90335i · 03-13-2012, 07:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Wrngway

Awesome. Thanks all. I hadn't run across these places in my search.

I'll keep this thread handy. If anyone else wants to add a good "go to" place, feel free!

What kind of work did you want done? Routine Maintenance?

boom · 03-13-2012, 08:56 AM

Good thread.

Wrngway · 03-13-2012, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by AlpineE90335i

What kind of work did you want done? Routine Maintenance?

It's really just routine maintenance.

The only other performance mod I'm considering is a 3-stage intake manifold. I think I'll be able to tackle that one myself. I'm planning on holding onto this car for sometime and I need to make sure it's taken care of.

AlpineE90335i · 03-14-2012, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Wrngway

It's really just routine maintenance.

The only other performance mod I'm considering is a 3-stage intake manifold. I think I'll be able to tackle that one myself. I'm planning on holding onto this car for sometime and I need to make sure it's taken care of.

For routine maintenance get an estimate from somewhere and I should be able to beat the price, with oem parts. email me t.gonzales80@gmail.com.

AlpineE90335i · 03-14-2012, 11:18 AM

All those shops are around the corner from me.

westwing222 · 03-15-2012, 12:21 PM

Great list as I'll be in the market for indy shops soon.

ITS_NEMESIS · 03-17-2012, 09:58 AM

Can anyone suggest a good shop for potential suspension install? I know i'll be getting H&R Sports in the near future, but may add Koni Yellows to the setup as well.

Ive got an 08 328i coupe. Im in the Fredericksburg area, but willing to travel for quality work at a good rate. Any ballpark figures for what i should expect to pay at one of these shops?

Thanks!

Donald Manzek · 03-19-2012, 09:47 PM

Here's a possibility - Alexandria Bavarian Service near Potomac Yards.

Scheduled a battery replacement/registration - price of $277 quoted.

Staff appears knowledgeable - I'll let you know how it goes.

cityazndan · 04-03-2012, 12:57 AM

Any others? I'm trying to get my Vanguard v2 Exhaust installed. I live in Alexandria, VA

Wrngway · 09-27-2012, 09:46 AM

Ran into someone asking about getting some transmission work done on his BMW. Looking for a place near Dale City. Any suggestions?

shakko · 09-27-2012, 10:45 AM

Send Clem a PM. He's in Maryland and I've heard he does fantastic work and can usually take care of these things for much cheaper than your dealership.

If I ever need any maintenance / repair thats not covered by warranty, I'm going to him for sure.

Mach V Dan · 09-27-2012, 11:32 AM

I thought I had posted in this thread before, but maybe I'm making it up. We're in Sterling and do a good amount of work on the E90 cars. I have a 335i myself. (See that car here.) We're an E90Post supporting vendor, too.

--Dan
Mach V

cityazndan · 09-27-2012, 12:05 PM

+1 for clem and MachVDan!

03-12-2012, 09:28 AM	#1
Wrngway First Lieutenant 33 Rep 393 Posts Drives: '11 328i Sedan A6 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: D.C. Metro iTrader: (1)	Independent BMW Shops in NOVA?? Thought I'd ask about experiences with independent shops in northern Virginia. I have a few near me, but it's difficult to find a good sample of reviews for them. Typical reviews are either glowing or horrible and I can't really trust them. One reviewer stated that they had taken their BMW to Jiffy Lube previously. Another was saying that $90/hour labor was way too much, which really isn't the case for this area. I'm under warranty for about 2 more years, but it's always nice to have another party to get an opinion from if need be. Here are the ones located near me: German Auto Group 7520 Backlick Road Springfield, VA 22150 Springfield Motors 6536 Backlick Road Springfield, VA 22150 German Swedish Auto Services 7890 Backlick Road, Springfield, VA 22150
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03-12-2012, 01:23 PM	#3
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03-12-2012, 01:41 PM	#4
Pat@sonictuning Major General 374 Rep 7,902 Posts Drives: Porsche 996 Turbo Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: NOVA iTrader: (145)	Funktion auto in Sterling but they are bit on the pricey side but a great shop and then you have RRT as well.
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03-12-2012, 02:00 PM	#5
Doyle Hellafunctional 37 Rep 426 Posts Drives: 335xi Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: N/A iTrader: (2)	RRT is the place to go. Great guys, great work. __________________ Go: Cobb S2+, Big Tom FMIC, CP-E DP & DCI, Royal Muffler, AR OC Turn: TC Kline/Swift SA, Vorshlag Plates, UUC Front Bar, H&R M3 Rear Bar, VAC endlinks & spacers, Forgeline 18x9.5/NT05 265 Square Stop: Endless MX72, Stoptech Rotors/Lines, Motul RBF600
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Wrngway First Lieutenant 33 Rep 393 Posts Drives: '11 328i Sedan A6 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: D.C. Metro iTrader: (1)	Awesome. Thanks all. I hadn't run across these places in my search. I'll keep this thread handy. If anyone else wants to add a good "go to" place, feel free!
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03-14-2012, 11:18 AM	#11
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03-15-2012, 12:21 PM	#12
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03-17-2012, 09:58 AM	#13
ITS_NEMESIS Private 2 Rep 67 Posts Drives: 08 E92 328i Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: VA iTrader: (3)	Can anyone suggest a good shop for potential suspension install? I know i'll be getting H&R Sports in the near future, but may add Koni Yellows to the setup as well. Ive got an 08 328i coupe. Im in the Fredericksburg area, but willing to travel for quality work at a good rate. Any ballpark figures for what i should expect to pay at one of these shops? Thanks!
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03-19-2012, 09:47 PM	#14
Donald Manzek Registered 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: 2006 325xi Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Alexandria, VA iTrader: (0)	Here's a possibility - Alexandria Bavarian Service near Potomac Yards. Scheduled a battery replacement/registration - price of $277 quoted. Staff appears knowledgeable - I'll let you know how it goes.
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cityazndan Banned 51 Rep 1,731 Posts Drives: 09 335i Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: MD iTrader: (15) Garage List 2009 BMW 335i [7.34]	Any others? I'm trying to get my Vanguard v2 Exhaust installed. I live in Alexandria, VA
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09-27-2012, 09:46 AM	#16
Wrngway First Lieutenant 33 Rep 393 Posts Drives: '11 328i Sedan A6 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: D.C. Metro iTrader: (1)	Ran into someone asking about getting some transmission work done on his BMW. Looking for a place near Dale City. Any suggestions?
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09-27-2012, 10:45 AM	#17
shakko SH4K 23 Rep 208 Posts Drives: 2019 X4 M40i Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Northern VA iTrader: (5)	Send Clem a PM. He's in Maryland and I've heard he does fantastic work and can usually take care of these things for much cheaper than your dealership. If I ever need any maintenance / repair thats not covered by warranty, I'm going to him for sure. __________________ 2019 X4 M40i Alpine White + Tartufo Merino Interior
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09-27-2012, 11:32 AM	#18
Mach V Dan Second Lieutenant 30 Rep 276 Posts Drives: 2009 E90 335i Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Sterling, VA iTrader: (0)	I thought I had posted in this thread before, but maybe I'm making it up. We're in Sterling and do a good amount of work on the E90 cars. I have a 335i myself. (See that car here.) We're an E90Post supporting vendor, too. --Dan Mach V
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cityazndan Banned 51 Rep 1,731 Posts Drives: 09 335i Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: MD iTrader: (15) Garage List 2009 BMW 335i [7.34]	+1 for clem and MachVDan!
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