Recommended N54/BMW Shops in the DC/Gaithersburg,MD Area

shwinturbo · 02-13-2017, 04:35 PM

Hi all - NYC guy here who is going to be down at a client site in Gaithersburg for the next few months...I plan on bringing down my modified e90 and wanted to know the names/locations of some of the indy shops in the area that you guys recommend should I need to go in for a service or repair....

thanks in advance!

ATRannals · 02-13-2017, 08:02 PM

Just north of Gaithersburg you can find Damascus Auto. They work on all makes/models but have some specialization in BMW. I've lived in the area for 16 years and they do ALL my non warranty work on all my cars.

They're competent, reliable and HONEST. I can't tell you how much money they've saved me over the years with honest troubleshooting and advice.

Ask for Pete or Tom and they'll definitely take good care of you. If you do visit, don't miss out on some of the best fried chicken and coleslaw around at The Red Rooster across the street. 👍🏻

Alan

IcedBlitz · 02-13-2017, 10:06 PM

RRT out near Dulles airport in Northern Virginia. Maybe a bit more of a drive from Gaithersburg, but they do top notch work. Their prices are pretty fair too. They specialize in BMWs and you will see lots of M3s, M5s and other //M cars in front of their shop.

Stopa · 02-14-2017, 08:48 AM

Can also throw GT Peace into the mix. It's in Chantilly, VA so it'd be a bit of a drive but they're former bimmer and mini techs and know their stuff. Priced reasonably and are mod friendly for sure.

steezus · 02-14-2017, 09:52 PM

Question about GT Peace and RRT; do they specialize in performance mods? Was wondering if they'd be able to diagnose any problems I had with my car running JB4 and catless dps.

ritzzzzzwik · 02-14-2017, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by steezus

Question about GT Peace and RRT; do they specialize in performance mods? Was wondering if they'd be able to diagnose any problems I had with my car running JB4 and catless dps.

Oh yes! they both build track cars. RRT has been in the game for a long time (they actually organize the AutoX events), a Dinan shop.

GT Peace my personal preferred/fav shop. Also would do custom tune/flash your car. I've seen them put in multiple mods on peoples cars, including mine.

Pick one and you cant go wrong. Only thing is RRT is a little pricier

steezus · 02-14-2017, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by ritzzzzzwik

Oh yes! they both build track cars. RRT has been in the game for a long time (they actually organize the AutoX events), a Dinan shop.

GT Peace my personal preferred/fav shop. Also would do custom tune/flash your car. I've seen them put in multiple mods on peoples cars, including mine.

Pick one and you cant go wrong. Only thing is RRT is a little pricier

My guy

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MrMoe99 · 02-15-2017, 11:07 AM

AR Auto Pro in the Rockville area is great!

shwinturbo · 02-15-2017, 12:34 PM

Thanks everyone!

RMNB · 02-21-2017, 01:54 PM

Go see Kevin at Aktiv Automotive in Gaithersburg. 301 869-3200. Expert, cheap and fast . Very knowledgable with tunes, etc. Knows Frank at TechTuning so he is plugged in with other experts. Best I've come across.

Rahim e92 · 02-25-2017, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by 550i Beast

Go see Kevin at Aktiv Automotive in Gaithersburg. 301 869-3200. Expert, cheap and fast . Very knowledgable with tunes, etc. Knows Frank at TechTuning so he is plugged in with other experts. Best I've come across.

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QMRLC · 02-28-2017, 07:18 AM

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02-13-2017, 04:35 PM	#1
shwinturbo First Lieutenant 148 Rep 315 Posts Drives: 2016 M3 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: United States iTrader: (3)	Recommended N54/BMW Shops in the DC/Gaithersburg,MD Area Hi all - NYC guy here who is going to be down at a client site in Gaithersburg for the next few months...I plan on bringing down my modified e90 and wanted to know the names/locations of some of the indy shops in the area that you guys recommend should I need to go in for a service or repair.... thanks in advance!
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ATRannals Private 6 Rep 75 Posts Drives: 2013 335is - 6MT Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Damascus, MD iTrader: (1)	Just north of Gaithersburg you can find Damascus Auto. They work on all makes/models but have some specialization in BMW. I've lived in the area for 16 years and they do ALL my non warranty work on all my cars. They're competent, reliable and HONEST. I can't tell you how much money they've saved me over the years with honest troubleshooting and advice. Ask for Pete or Tom and they'll definitely take good care of you. If you do visit, don't miss out on some of the best fried chicken and coleslaw around at The Red Rooster across the street. 👍🏻 Alan
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IcedBlitz Banned 19 Rep 206 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: DC iTrader: (1)	RRT out near Dulles airport in Northern Virginia. Maybe a bit more of a drive from Gaithersburg, but they do top notch work. Their prices are pretty fair too. They specialize in BMWs and you will see lots of M3s, M5s and other //M cars in front of their shop.
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Stopa Private First Class 40 Rep 141 Posts Drives: f30 335i Join Date: May 2016 Location: Northern VA iTrader: (0)	Can also throw GT Peace into the mix. It's in Chantilly, VA so it'd be a bit of a drive but they're former bimmer and mini techs and know their stuff. Priced reasonably and are mod friendly for sure. __________________ Current: 2015 BMW 335i M-Sport Stage 2 Sold: 2010 BMW 335i xDrive MHD Stage 1 Sold: 2011 Audi A4 APR Stage 2
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steezus Private First Class 31 Rep 105 Posts Drives: e92 SG 335i & AW M3 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: PGC \| MD iTrader: (2)	Question about GT Peace and RRT; do they specialize in performance mods? Was wondering if they'd be able to diagnose any problems I had with my car running JB4 and catless dps. __________________ busy. Instagram: ryn.chrs www.rynchrs.com
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MrMoe99 Second Lieutenant 28 Rep 212 Posts Drives: 14' BMW M235i Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Washington D.C. iTrader: (0)	AR Auto Pro in the Rockville area is great!
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shwinturbo First Lieutenant 148 Rep 315 Posts Drives: 2016 M3 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: United States iTrader: (3)	Thanks everyone!
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RMNB Lieutenant Colonel 370 Rep 1,652 Posts Drives: 2021 M440xi BSM Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	Go see Kevin at Aktiv Automotive in Gaithersburg. 301 869-3200. Expert, cheap and fast . Very knowledgable with tunes, etc. Knows Frank at TechTuning so he is plugged in with other experts. Best I've come across.
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