San Diego shop / mechanic needed. Potentially major engine problem.

[MikeHawk7]

Anyone know of a good, knowledgeable shop I can take my car to anywhere in San Diego? I don't think she'll make it to any of the more well-known Los Angeles shops without getting towed.

The issue I'm having: Bad engine knocking.

[eatsleepboost]

I was at Heinz Gietz Autohaus in Sorrento valley last week and they have a great shop. Tons of amg Mercedes, m3's, gtr's.

[Jerry.E90M3]

Honestly, i wouldn't recommend driving it at all. HG Motorsports is a good shop but I don't think they're very familiar with the s65 platforms. I even spoke to one of the sales advisors that work there during a cars and coffee and asked about rod bearing service and he pointed me to MRF Engineering. Regarding good shops in San Diego, I know another member on here posted that Independent Motorcars in Miramar Rd is where he brings his m3. I personally would just fork up the tow expense and bring it to MRF. Good luck

[Zhirm3e92]

Almost sounds like a chain tensioner or rod knock let us know what the cause was good luck

[NeverL8]

MRF engineering in lake forest, it’s not that far to get it towed

[roastbeef]

tow it to MRF.

[codinge90]

There's a few shops I take my m3 to here but with an issue like yours I'd recommend going to someone who knows the s65 really well. The only shop I would take it to is MRF engineering in Lake Forest. Worth the drive/tow up, he's a genius with the s65.

[GSEN820]

Buy AAA premium (you get 1 tow for 200 miles) have it towed to MRF Engineering.

[msan]

Originally Posted by GSEN820

Buy AAA premium (you get 1 tow for 200 miles) have it towed to MRF Engineering.

They won't let you tow right away. Have a waiting period. Hopefully you know someone with a high level aaa membership and have them initiate the tow for you.

[kimiraikkonen]

Originally Posted by msan

They won't let you tow right away. Have a waiting period. Hopefully you know someone with a high level aaa membership and have them initiate the tow for you.

Or how much would it pay to tow from San Diego to Lake Forest on a flatbed. Maybe $200-300?

[are0lies]

Check out this place. I've taken my car there, and they were pretty good.

Escondido German Auto Center
1554 E Grand Ave Ste A
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 741-3905

[0_to_60]

Originally Posted by msan

They won't let you tow right away. Have a waiting period. Hopefully you know someone with a high level aaa membership and have them initiate the tow for you.

I once got my car towed 100miles with AAA because my cousin was a member and with me at the time. I don't know if they still do that.

[Efini]

Yes, you can use anyone's AAA membership to tow your car.

[Hujan]

Tow to MRF. No question.

[MikeHawk7]

Originally Posted by Efini

Yes, you can use anyone's AAA membership to tow your car.

I can't find anyone I know with a AAA Plus membership. Looks like it's going to cost a lot of money to tow it since my roadside only covers 20 miles of the 101 miles needed.

I'm going to have to get something figured out.

[kimiraikkonen]

Originally Posted by MikeHawk7

I can't find anyone I know with a AAA Plus membership. Looks like it's going to cost a lot of money to tow it since my roadside only covers 20 miles of the 101 miles needed.

I'm going to have to get something figured out.

how much to tow from your out-of-pocket

[MikeHawk7]

Originally Posted by kimiraikkonen

how much to tow from your out-of-pocket

So far, I just found someone as low as $350. High of $1000.

[eatsleepboost]

What about just towing it there yourself. You can certainly rent a car trailer and even a pickup truck if you need for cheaper than quotes you are getting. Just need a winch to pull the car up.

[roastbeef]

If you had gotten AAA when you were told, you could have done it by now. So do it.

[MikeHawk7]

Originally Posted by roastbeef

If you had gotten AAA when you were told, you could have done it by now. So do it.

90 day waiting period for AAA Plus.

[roastbeef]

Ugh, it's used to be a few days.

Rent a uhaul and a uhaul trailer.

[MikeHawk7]

Originally Posted by roastbeef

Ugh, it's used to be a few days.

Rent a uhaul and a uhaul trailer.

Yeah, I know. Likely to prevent people like me, haha!

I'm thinking the U-Haul and trailer is looking like a good idea. If it's significantly cheaper than $350, I'll probably take that route. But if it's close to that, I'll just pay that 350 and all it a day.