BMW Expert in/near Philadelphia, PA

empera · 12-01-2016, 12:58 PM

bought my first e93 m3 and i'm very new to bmws so i need someone local to hopefully take a look at my hardtop to see why its not working or what it needs to do so.

Are there any locals to the philadelphia area that can help me?

TheSerran8r · 12-02-2016, 09:15 AM

I know it is a bit of a hike (about 1.5 hours) but AutoCouture in Fairlawn NJ is one of the best BMW shops in the US. Whatever it is, I'm sure they have seen it before and can fix it

Tellmee · 12-02-2016, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by TheSerran8r

I know it is a bit of a hike (about 1.5 hours) but AutoCouture in Fairlawn NJ is one of the best BMW shops in the US. Whatever it is, I'm sure they have seen it before and can fix it

Autocouture is the best in the area. Look for Alex.

4130 · 12-02-2016, 11:10 AM

You can try these guys: http://store.helix13.com/. I visited them when I had a Mini, but didn't actually get any work done. They have a good rep in that scene and the shop was impressive. They're in on 4648 Umbria Street, Philadelphia, PA 19127

empera · 12-02-2016, 12:23 PM

Awesome, thanks guy!

328i · 12-11-2016, 04:54 PM

A cheap diy fix is opening your hard top pump cover in the trunk and changing the two salomon relays for the pump. Do this before spending any $$$ at a shop because some will chase the issues and throw parts at it without trying an easy solution first. If you cant DIY send me a PM.

New2Roundel · 12-15-2016, 03:36 PM

There's also bimmerworks: http://www.bimmerworks.com/service/

jeff@autocouture · 12-28-2016, 03:07 PM

Thank you guys for the praises earlier in the thread, i can help out if you still need it

empera · 12-28-2016, 03:23 PM

Jeff i still need help! lol

I took the car over to Koz's in south jersey as per my buddy's coworker. Koz said he wont touch the car as its been hit and it seems that the top may be damage but i dont think thats the case. He was way too busy to pay mind to it anyway.

I then took it to VAC in south philly but they were way too busy and was told to drop it off another time but i didnt have a ride back and every keeps telling me they are too pricey.

I may end up taking it to them if i cant find anyone else. I also need an exhaust installed, bought a RPI GTC exhaust, and a tune to go with it. But first i need to get all the bugs figured out.

Jeff PM me if you can help me please!

jeff@autocouture · 12-29-2016, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by empera

Jeff i still need help! lol

I took the car over to Koz's in south jersey as per my buddy's coworker. Koz said he wont touch the car as its been hit and it seems that the top may be damage but i dont think thats the case. He was way too busy to pay mind to it anyway.

I then took it to VAC in south philly but they were way too busy and was told to drop it off another time but i didnt have a ride back and every keeps telling me they are too pricey.

I may end up taking it to them if i cant find anyone else. I also need an exhaust installed, bought a RPI GTC exhaust, and a tune to go with it. But first i need to get all the bugs figured out.

Jeff PM me if you can help me please!

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empera Private 5 Rep 84 Posts Drives: e93 m3 Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: philly iTrader: (0)	BMW Expert in/near Philadelphia, PA bought my first e93 m3 and i'm very new to bmws so i need someone local to hopefully take a look at my hardtop to see why its not working or what it needs to do so. Are there any locals to the philadelphia area that can help me?
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TheSerran8r Private First Class 18 Rep 159 Posts Drives: 09 space grey e92 Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: New Jersey, USA iTrader: (0)	I know it is a bit of a hike (about 1.5 hours) but AutoCouture in Fairlawn NJ is one of the best BMW shops in the US. Whatever it is, I'm sure they have seen it before and can fix it
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4130 Second Lieutenant 66 Rep 228 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 M3 LeMans Blue Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	You can try these guys: http://store.helix13.com/. I visited them when I had a Mini, but didn't actually get any work done. They have a good rep in that scene and the shop was impressive. They're in on 4648 Umbria Street, Philadelphia, PA 19127
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empera Private 5 Rep 84 Posts Drives: e93 m3 Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: philly iTrader: (0)	Awesome, thanks guy!
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jeff@autocouture BimmerPost Supporting Vendor 966 Rep 13,780 Posts Drives: 2002 E53 X5 4.6is Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	Thank you guys for the praises earlier in the thread, i can help out if you still need it
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empera Private 5 Rep 84 Posts Drives: e93 m3 Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: philly iTrader: (0)	Jeff i still need help! lol I took the car over to Koz's in south jersey as per my buddy's coworker. Koz said he wont touch the car as its been hit and it seems that the top may be damage but i dont think thats the case. He was way too busy to pay mind to it anyway. I then took it to VAC in south philly but they were way too busy and was told to drop it off another time but i didnt have a ride back and every keeps telling me they are too pricey. I may end up taking it to them if i cant find anyone else. I also need an exhaust installed, bought a RPI GTC exhaust, and a tune to go with it. But first i need to get all the bugs figured out. Jeff PM me if you can help me please!
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