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      09-09-2015, 12:10 AM   #1
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Looking for Independent shop in West OC or Long Beach area?

I have the parts for rear brakes to be changed, but it's just too damn hot to do it myself.
Anyone have a shop that won't rip you off because it's a Bimmer?
Thanks.
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I have the parts for rear brakes to be changed, but it's just too damn hot to do it myself.
Anyone have a shop that won't rip you off because it's a Bimmer?
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Hey Austin. Long time no see.

You're going to get a lot of suggestions. My vote goes to Malek at MRF. I just drove down there on Friday from LA for an oil change. He's that good.
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I have the parts for rear brakes to be changed, but it's just too damn hot to do it myself.
Anyone have a shop that won't rip you off because it's a Bimmer?
Thanks.
1) EAS
2) Supreme
3) Trinity Autosport

all three are great and fair in terms of pricing, or you can some see me.

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I see you're in Seal Beach which is right down the 605 from where my dealer is at.
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Thanks guys, but I was really hoping for a local place since it's not rocket science to change out the rear rotors/pads.
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Thanks guys, but I was really hoping for a local place since it's not rocket science to change out the rear rotors/pads.
PM me, I'm no more than 10 miles from you.
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PM me, I'm no more than 10 miles from you.
Just wanted to thank Charlie for great service. Car was done in about 90 minutes from door to a call telling me it was done. The price was very good and comparable to an independent shop, but I like the idea it was done at a dealer.
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PS: he did not solicit this post in any way.
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Hey Austin. Long time no see.

You're going to get a lot of suggestions. My vote goes to Malek at MRF. I just drove down there on Friday from LA for an oil change. He's that good.
for an oil change.
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Just wanted to thank Charlie for great service. Car was done in about 90 minutes from door to a call telling me it was done. The price was very good and comparable to an independent shop, but I like the idea it was done at a dealer.
Thanks again.

PS: he did not solicit this post in any way.
stock parts right?
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stock parts right?
I brought my own parts (OEM rotors/pads/sensors/noise goop) since I was going to do it myself, but our recent heat wave changed my mind. At this price, I'll just bring it tow Charlie.
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Just wanted to thank Charlie for great service. Car was done in about 90 minutes from door to a call telling me it was done. The price was very good and comparable to an independent shop, but I like the idea it was done at a dealer.
Thanks again.

PS: he did not solicit this post in any way.
You're welcome Austin!
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I brought my own parts (OEM rotors/pads/sensors/noise goop) since I was going to do it myself, but our recent heat wave changed my mind. At this price, I'll just bring it tow Charlie.
seal beach can't be hot compared to pasadena. its been 100F+ for I don't know how long now. sort of regret moving here. otherwise it's a nice little townish area.
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seal beach can't be hot compared to pasadena. its been 100F+ for I don't know how long now. sort of regret moving here. otherwise it's a nice little townish area.
Definitely true, but it's still damn humid here and that's what makes it miserable to work in. I really like Pasadena, but yeah, it's just too hot during the Summer.
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