norcal autoshop list

335MAFIA · 05-15-2017, 09:34 PM

My warranty just expired. Any shop(s) you guys would recommend for maintenance, repairs, etc that will do good work for fair prices?

South Bay area. Thanks!

DYOOS · 07-24-2017, 01:44 AM

Has anyone gotten serviced at San Leandro Auto BMW Service? They got great reviews on Yelp and their prices seem pretty fair.

dleccord · 08-03-2017, 12:58 AM

anyone in the dublin/livermore area install H8 led bulbs? i have buff ass fingers.

xxMike61 · 08-08-2017, 01:38 AM

I apparently have cross threaded spark plugs. Any shops that do this sort of thing in Sacramento?

Rogue-OP · 08-15-2017, 02:21 AM

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Originally Posted by 335MAFIA

My warranty just expired. Any shop(s) you guys would recommend for maintenance, repairs, etc that will do good work for fair prices?

South Bay area. Thanks!

All Foreign Auto in San Jose. Ask for Rudy, and tell him David B. sent you.

droptop335 · 02-09-2018, 04:04 PM

Hey guys,
I have an MHD flash and had my charge tube replaced because it was cracked. The smog shop here in Livermore said it had to be CARB certified, even though I told him it didn't. Not sure if true or not

Can anyone recommend a smog shop that will "look the other way" and just smog my car?

DYOOS · 05-09-2018, 02:44 AM

Defib applied.

Anyone know of a good window tinting place that has dealt with the issues of tinting E90s? And if any of those shops has solved the issue of the tint being scratched?

Rogue-OP · 05-09-2018, 03:21 AM

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Originally Posted by DYOOS

Defib applied.

Anyone know of a good window tinting place that has dealt with the issues of tinting E90s? And if any of those shops has solved the issue of the tint being scratched?

I've heard good things about Alphawerks and the guy owns an e92. He also does car wrapping.
http://alphawerksca.com/

As for scratching, you need to get this http://www.tintprotector.com/bmw/

DYOOS · 05-12-2018, 03:53 AM

Appreciate it Rogue-OP.

Switching gears here. Anyone know a good shop that'll do the PE mod? And if so, price range?

spxxx · 05-15-2018, 01:37 AM

Silicon Valley Bimmer in Santa Clara is amazing.

Great labor rates
Honest (overly honest IMO lol)
Great prices for track alignment / prep
~20yrs of combined experience between the 2 owners

Let them know Spencer sent you and they'll hook you up.

vincedea · 05-30-2018, 02:17 PM

Does this sticky still get updated? Just wondering if i should still follow this list or just go by with what people mention.

Eckohwd · 05-31-2018, 12:34 AM

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Originally Posted by vincedea

Does this sticky still get updated? Just wondering if i should still follow this list or just go by with what people mention.

Seems like its still going, check out a shop in fremont called BimmerOnly A1 repairs, prices are unbeatable, ans overly honest haha

Rogue-OP · 06-05-2018, 02:27 AM

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Originally Posted by vincedea

Does this sticky still get updated? Just wondering if i should still follow this list or just go by with what people mention.

Not up to date, but if they're still around 8 years later that's generally a good sign. Just ask what you need and where, and people can post recommendations.

DYOOS · 06-06-2018, 12:03 AM

Anyone have recommendations on a shop that specializes in repairing dings, dents, scrapes, etc. in the Bay Area?

Eckohwd · 06-10-2018, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by DYOOS

Anyone have recommendations on a shop that specializes in repairing dings, dents, scrapes, etc. in the Bay Area?

Also need help with that, preferably paintless dent repair

dleccord · 06-10-2018, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Eckohwd

Also need help with that, preferably paintless dent repair

check the m3 forums, there's more traffic on their site.

toekneex04 · 07-03-2018, 05:40 PM

Has anyone done any work with N54 Exclusive Garage located in the bay area? Seems like its a couple guys servicing out of their garage. Their yelp page has perfect reviews, but there aren't many. Planning on some major maintenance work: Oil Pan Gasket, VCG, coding, idle surge diagnostics.

Rogue-OP · 07-07-2018, 02:28 AM

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Originally Posted by toekneex04

Has anyone done any work with N54 Exclusive Garage located in the bay area? Seems like its a couple guys servicing out of their garage. Their yelp page has perfect reviews, but there aren't many. Planning on some major maintenance work: Oil Pan Gasket, VCG, coding, idle surge diagnostics.

I have not yet. I plan to do my upgrades through them. Their pricing is fantastic and they really know the N54 platform.

toekneex04 · 07-12-2018, 02:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Rogue-OP

I have not yet. I plan to do my upgrades through them. Their pricing is fantastic and they really know the N54 platform.

Let me know how the work ends up. I've been trying to schedule something with them, but they seem pretty busy. Haven't been able to get a call back.

If you don't mind me asking, what type of upgrades are you doing?

SSW · 08-22-2018, 04:46 AM

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Originally Posted by DYOOS

Anyone have recommendations on a shop that specializes in repairing dings, dents, scrapes, etc. in the Bay Area?

If you're in East Contra Costa, I'd recommend Tim Helms who owns Dent King has done excellent work on several of my cars, including my BMW and MB.

Not sure of his exact service area but you can reach him at 925-323-1045 to find out. Here's a link to the Yelp reviews for him: https://www.yelp.com/biz/dent-king-brentwood.

Whaaac · 12-08-2018, 01:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Nero_tDriveway

Hello there fellow BMW enthusiasts.
New local shop opened in the south bay in san jose off almaden!

We specialize in maintenance, exhaust, tires, wheels, alignments, suspension, performance mods, and more. Should be your local one stop shop for all your car needs!

The Driveway
1691 Villa Stone Dr
Ste 40
San Jose, CA 95125
(669) 342-7072
support@thedriveway.us

Average price for a oil pan gasket replacement on a 08 e91 328xi?

Whaaac · 12-08-2018, 03:20 AM

any recommended shops for oil pan gasket replacement?

San jose, ca

05-15-2017, 09:34 PM	#441
335MAFIA New Member 1 Rep 7 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW 335is Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: California iTrader: (0)	My warranty just expired. Any shop(s) you guys would recommend for maintenance, repairs, etc that will do good work for fair prices? South Bay area. Thanks!
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07-24-2017, 01:44 AM	#442
DYOOS First Lieutenant 89 Rep 325 Posts Drives: 335i E90 N55 Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (0)	Has anyone gotten serviced at San Leandro Auto BMW Service? They got great reviews on Yelp and their prices seem pretty fair.
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dleccord Captain 105 Rep 841 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW 335i E90 Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Nelson, New Zealand iTrader: (0)	anyone in the dublin/livermore area install H8 led bulbs? i have buff ass fingers.
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xxMike61 First Lieutenant 79 Rep 239 Posts Drives: 2011 335i Coupe Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Sacramento, CA iTrader: (0)	I apparently have cross threaded spark plugs. Any shops that do this sort of thing in Sacramento? __________________ 2011 335i M-Sport E92 MHD E30 \| Phoenix Racing CP \| K&N Drop In Air Filter \|Fuel-it Stage 2 LPFP \| xHP Stage 3 \| VRSF DP \| ARM 5" FMIC + Hose Upgrades \| GFB DV+ \| VMR 19" v703
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02-09-2018, 04:04 PM	#446
droptop335 Captain 40 Rep 709 Posts Drives: '07 335i (E93) Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Back in SF Bay Area (Tri-Valley), WooHoo! iTrader: (1)	Hey guys, I have an MHD flash and had my charge tube replaced because it was cracked. The smog shop here in Livermore said it had to be CARB certified, even though I told him it didn't. Not sure if true or not Can anyone recommend a smog shop that will "look the other way" and just smog my car? __________________ Alpine White/Coral Red/Gray Poplar Convertible Sport/Prem/Step/Comfort/Nav/Sirius MHD Stage 1 Flash, M-Factory Helical LSD By the way people: USE YOUR F&*#ING TURN SIGNALS! Pass the word.
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05-09-2018, 02:44 AM	#447
DYOOS First Lieutenant 89 Rep 325 Posts Drives: 335i E90 N55 Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (0)	Defib applied. Anyone know of a good window tinting place that has dealt with the issues of tinting E90s? And if any of those shops has solved the issue of the tint being scratched?
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05-12-2018, 03:53 AM	#449
DYOOS First Lieutenant 89 Rep 325 Posts Drives: 335i E90 N55 Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (0)	Appreciate it Rogue-OP. Switching gears here. Anyone know a good shop that'll do the PE mod? And if so, price range?
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05-15-2018, 01:37 AM	#450
spxxx Boost 1376 Rep 3,704 Posts Drives: 135i M-Sport Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Valley of Silicon, CA - United States iTrader: (9)	Silicon Valley Bimmer in Santa Clara is amazing. Great labor rates Honest (overly honest IMO lol) Great prices for track alignment / prep ~20yrs of combined experience between the 2 owners Let them know Spencer sent you and they'll hook you up. __________________ F80 M3 TrackBoi, Z4MC GarageBoi, 1M Clone StreetBoi
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05-30-2018, 02:17 PM	#451
vincedea Private 2 Rep 81 Posts Drives: 2011 328i E90 Base Model Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Bay Area,CA iTrader: (0)	Does this sticky still get updated? Just wondering if i should still follow this list or just go by with what people mention.
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06-06-2018, 12:03 AM	#454
DYOOS First Lieutenant 89 Rep 325 Posts Drives: 335i E90 N55 Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (0)	Anyone have recommendations on a shop that specializes in repairing dings, dents, scrapes, etc. in the Bay Area? __________________ IG: @dyoos335i
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07-03-2018, 05:40 PM	#457
toekneex04 New Member 7 Rep 16 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW 335I e92 Monaco Blue Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (0)	Has anyone done any work with N54 Exclusive Garage located in the bay area? Seems like its a couple guys servicing out of their garage. Their yelp page has perfect reviews, but there aren't many. Planning on some major maintenance work: Oil Pan Gasket, VCG, coding, idle surge diagnostics.
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12-08-2018, 03:20 AM	#462
Whaaac New Member 2 Rep 23 Posts Drives: e91 328xi Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: san jose, ca iTrader: (0)	Oil Pan gasket any recommended shops for oil pan gasket replacement? San jose, ca
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