Servicing in Chicago

nOEMm · 03-20-2016, 01:31 PM

Hi guys, just moved to the city (West Loop) from Milwaukee and need to find a reputable service shop that won't bend me over when im not looking. Anyone have any favorites? Ideally it would be in the city for me.

Also, any good car washes near west loop? Not looking for a $18 hand wash but not looking for a $3 drive thru that your car may or may not come out of in one piece. A touchless wash or a do-it-yourself stall wand wash would be preferred.

blackhawkk22 · 03-20-2016, 03:15 PM

From personal experience I would recommend these guys. Seems like genuinely good folks: http://www.bimmerchicago.com/

Can't help you with a car wash - I spend most of my time in the burbs

mkPOTO · 03-21-2016, 10:58 AM

Simon's car wash.

I only take my car to E-Fab in Lake bluff. Far, but worth it.

dbworld4k · 03-21-2016, 11:53 PM

Bavarian Motors is near West Loop. I've heard nothing but great things about them but never used them personally. A friend worked at Perillo as a tech so I'd go there most of the time or just DIY.

Zima, EFab, LukeG are all good options if you want to drive to the suburbs. Zima would be closest to downtown.

hBomb42 · 04-07-2016, 10:04 PM

Seconding Simon's Shine Shop for washes. They're a bit pricey, but are used to working on high-end cars and totally worth it.

feuer · 04-08-2016, 12:58 PM

http://btr-chicago.com/
Use to be in Melrose Park not is in Evanston
Bart is a great guy, with extensive race car experience.

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nOEMm Lieutenant 173 Rep 449 Posts Drives: 2011 M3 e92 Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (0)	Servicing in Chicago Hi guys, just moved to the city (West Loop) from Milwaukee and need to find a reputable service shop that won't bend me over when im not looking. Anyone have any favorites? Ideally it would be in the city for me. Also, any good car washes near west loop? Not looking for a $18 hand wash but not looking for a $3 drive thru that your car may or may not come out of in one piece. A touchless wash or a do-it-yourself stall wand wash would be preferred. __________________ '11 E92 M3 ZCP Mineral White - Fox Red Extended ‘15 F85 X5M Mineral White - Aragon Brown Full
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blackhawkk22 Lieutenant 130 Rep 446 Posts Drives: 2019 X3 M40i Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	From personal experience I would recommend these guys. Seems like genuinely good folks: http://www.bimmerchicago.com/ Can't help you with a car wash - I spend most of my time in the burbs
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mkPOTO Mr. Nice Says Hello 657 Rep 16,661 Posts Drives: BMW M3 \| X5 xdrive 35i MSport Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: USA iTrader: (25) Garage List 2002 Lexus GS300 [0.00] 2008 BMW E92 M3 [5.58]	Simon's car wash. I only take my car to E-Fab in Lake bluff. Far, but worth it.
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dbworld4k Banned 595 Rep 2,233 Posts Drives: '12 M3 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: YYZ iTrader: (5) Garage List 2002 BMW M5 [10.00] 2009 BMW 335i [10.00]	Bavarian Motors is near West Loop. I've heard nothing but great things about them but never used them personally. A friend worked at Perillo as a tech so I'd go there most of the time or just DIY. Zima, EFab, LukeG are all good options if you want to drive to the suburbs. Zima would be closest to downtown.
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hBomb42 New Member 2 Rep 10 Posts Drives: 2011 335i xDrive M Sport Sedan Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	Seconding Simon's Shine Shop for washes. They're a bit pricey, but are used to working on high-end cars and totally worth it.
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feuer Major General 4309 Rep 9,230 Posts Drives: wife crazy! Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (5)	http://btr-chicago.com/ Use to be in Melrose Park not is in Evanston Bart is a great guy, with extensive race car experience.
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