Don't go to motorcepts

[Tari]

I'd love to know honestly where is the best Independent shop to work on BMW's. Everywhere I go I get bad results. Motorcepts was by far the worst I've been to. Earlier this year I brought my 335i in for a water pump replacement since then i've had a small coolant leak and never realized. I later went for a pulley replacement and my radiator suddenly "died" right after I got that done. I called and complained and was told "It probably went bad its a 335" What kinda bullshit is that? I Then had to buy the radiator that was broken by them and pay to have it put on. The car was 3 years old how did the radiator "die" like. Around the same time my father was having vanos problems with his 540 and brought it there for repairs. He was then charged 1700 and the car was still having timing issues so Leo told him replace the engine. He then let them do a motor swap and charged 3100 and the engine wasn't even running properly the SES light is still on. This engine smokes already and was only in the car about 8 months. I'm very disappointed in their work and wasn't going to post this because I use to consider these guys friends but Honestly after they've been dodging his calls for the past month I wouldn't recommend anyone go there.

[S65NAPWR]

Originally Posted by Tari

I'd love to know honestly where is the best Independent shop to work on BMW's. Everywhere I go I get bad results. Motorcepts was by far the worst I've been to. Earlier this year I brought my 335i in for a water pump replacement since then i've had a small coolant leak and never realized. I later went for a pulley replacement and my radiator suddenly "died" right after I got that done. I called and complained and was told "It probably went bad its a 335" What kinda bullshit is that? I Then had to buy the radiator that was broken by them and pay to have it put on. The car was 3 years old how did the radiator "die" like. Around the same time my father was having vanos problems with his 540 and brought it there for repairs. He was then charged 1700 and the car was still having timing issues so Leo told him replace the engine. He then let them do a motor swap and charged 3100 and the engine wasn't even running properly the SES light is still on. This engine smokes already and was only in the car about 8 months. I'm very disappointed in their work and wasn't going to post this because I use to consider these guys friends but Honestly after they've been dodging his calls for the past month I wouldn't recommend anyone go there.

Motor Works West (NJ)
Ask for Dave. They are also a certified DINAN dealer / installation center. This shop has been doing good business on BMWs only for over 20 years.

[advans]

Tari, instead of bashing them on the forums like a child, you should tell everyone how ignorant you drive, you beat on ur car all the time.

You need to respect local sponsors, and work out your issues with them before making your own judgement, you bought your car used?

[Tari]

Originally Posted by advans

Tari, instead of bashing them on the forums like a child, you should tell everyone how ignorant you drive, you beat on ur car all the time.

You need to respect local sponsors, and work out your issues with them before making your own judgement, you bought your car used?

I mean if someone doesn't answer your phone calls how can things be resolved?

[advans]

Originally Posted by Tari

I mean if someone doesn't answer your phone calls how can things be resolved?

you also have to understand, not everyone is on-call 24/7, people have lives outside of work too. Everyone at Motorcepts has a family as well. If you leave them a message, they'll get back to you. Just gotta be patient.

[Endless619]

Originally Posted by advans

Tari, instead of bashing them on the forums like a child, you should tell everyone how ignorant you drive, you beat on ur car all the time.

You need to respect local sponsors, and work out your issues with them before making your own judgement, you bought your car used?

He has a valid complaint kid. Leave it alone.

People want to hear the good and bad experiences.

[alofoque]

Autocouture Motorin in Fairlawn, NJ. Hands Down! Wouldn't trust anyone else with my M

[nmehta211]

I have been pleased with both Autocouture in Fairlawn as well, and Bimmerclinic in Avenel, NJ. Stand up people!

[folgrz]

TKX Performance in Huntington, NY

[Detroit M3]

Originally Posted by alofoque

Autocouture Motorin in Fairlawn, NJ. Hands Down! Wouldn't trust anyone else with my M

+1

[S65NAPWR]

Originally Posted by alofoque

Autocouture Motorin in Fairlawn, NJ. Hands Down! Wouldn't trust anyone else with my M

Agree, some of these mod specialty shops are great. However, given OPs OEM type fixes and needs, these mod speciality shops who charge $100 a hour on everything will be too expensive. I mean the shop you mention charges $100 an axle to change brake pads! Yikes. Not even Motor Works West charges that much.