I've recently purchased a 2001 740iL with an after market G.E. (General Electric) warranty, and need to get some things serviced, ie;

Navigation, Suspension, Audio system, Seat switches, Rearview mirror, Power Steering...



So... I'm in need of a good mechanic in the Los Angeles (Hollywood) area.

Here's a list of shops I've gathered off this site and others. Any comments, good or bad, would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, (dealers included).

FYI - I'm posting this in the 7 Series Forum and in the Regional Forum as well, to get most feedback possible.


Many thanks for any help anyone can give,
Christopher


Los Angeles BMW Area Mechanics

1. Avus Autosport, Inc.

312 Vine Street
Glendale, California 91204-1607
(818) 500-7663 Telephone

www.avusautosport.com


2. Bimmers Clinic

18417 Gault St.,
Reseda, CA 91335
818-342-8048

www.bimmersclinicinc.com


3. CheckPoint Automotive

Grand View Blvd.
Mar Vista, CA
(310) 391-9774 ask for Chris or Steve


4. Eli's Autocenter

8435 W. 3rd Street
Los Angeles, CA 90048
(323) 653-0309

www.eliautobody.com


5. Eurasian Automotive

2165 E. Colorado Blvd. (Unit 6 & 7)
Pasadena, CA 91107
626-793-5512

www.eurasianautosport.com


6. GT International Motors (John Norris)

2221 Colby Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90064
(310)-575-4249

www.bimmershops.com/california/gt-international-motors


7. European Motor Works (John Handel)
86 W. Live Oak Ave,
Arcadia, CA 91007
(626) 445-6600

www.emw1.com


8. European Motors

2511 Glendale Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90039
(323) 688-0339


9. JF Pro BMW Service

14412 Victory Bl. #B
Van Nuys, CA 91401

www.probimmer.com


10. Autotech International

3817 Sepulveda Blvd,
Culver City, CA 90230
(310) 390-1108

www.autotechint.com


11. Bavarian Workshop

7121 Alabama Avenue
Canoga Park, CA 91303
818.346.9363

www.bavarianworkshop.com


12. Swiss Motors

3929 Sepulveda Bl.
Culver City, CA 90230
(310) 398-5111

www.swissmotors.com


13. Alexander BMW (Dealer)

6333 S. Alameda St.,
Los Angeles, CA 90001
(800) 800-NICK (6425)
Fax: (323) 584-5032

www.alexanderbmw.com


14. Beverly Hills BMW (Dealer)

8825 Wilshire Boulevard
Beverly Hills, California 90211
866-849-3816

www.bmwofbeverlyhills.com


15. Century West BMW (Dealer)

4245 Lankershim Blvd.
Universal City, CA 91608
818-432-5800

www.centurywestbmw.com


16. Pacific BMW (Dealer)

4648 San Fernando Rd.
Glendale, CA 91204
818-552-4725

www.pacificbmw.com


17. Santa Monica BMW (Dealer)
1127 Santa Monica Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90401
(310) 829-353

www.smbmw.com


below added at 11pm


18. German Autosport (Roberto = owner)

2703 Santa Monica Blvd
Santa Monica, CA 90404
(310) 828-7533

www.germanautosport.net


19. The M Shop

5041 Eagle Rock Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90041

www.themshop.com

Chris,
Not sure if you have seen this thread:
http://www.bimmerboard.com/forums/posts/17653

Not specific to LA though but worth looking into.

I would recommend 'The M Shop' in Eagle Rock near Glendale, or Windigo Independent BMW in Anaheim. Both honest, quality places in my experience and from what I've heard.

Chris,
Not sure if you have seen this thread:

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Not specific to LA though but worth looking into.

Thanks Kromdom,

Yeah I got confirmation on the first shops I posted on this list with that bimmerboard thread of Indy Mechanics.

Just trying to find out which ones to dealers to avoid, and which Indies are best.

Specifically since my electronics are out (stereo goes off after three minutes, then I've got to turn it off & then on again to get sound again, and the Nav screen seems like it's only getting 'fuzz' signal)



Platinum4Life wrote this in the thread that I was asking about what type of power steering fluid to use. But I never got the names of his suggestions, or which Dealer to avoid (which I want for sure!).

Christopher, what part of LA are you in? There are a number of good indys in the SF Valley I can recommend if in fact you are in the valley. There is also one Dealer I would NEVER go to.


Platinum4Life

FYI I'm in Hollywood, but will travel to who's best, honest, and fair priced (what ever that means).

I would recommend 'The M Shop' in Eagle Rock near Glendale, or Windigo Independent BMW in Anaheim. Both honest, quality places in my experience and from what I've heard.

Khiladi1020,

Thanks. That seems to be where things are pointing me towards, and only about fifteen minutes from my house, so that's a bonus as well.

Just found an add on a website that says if you mention the websites name upon service, The M Shop will give you a free rental drive for the day. Would post it, but don't have that privilege yet.

Cheers,
Chris

Here's that link with reviews of the M Shop and mentioning of the website upon repair service will get you a free days car rental

www.insiderpages.com/b/369

Sweet I didn't know about that. If you go there soon, see if they are still honoring that.

just posted from the bimmerboard....

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German Autosport is a good shop. Its in santa monica and they charge very reasonable prices. Talk to roberto he is the owner.

They have done brakes, suspension, a heater core, oil changes front suspension bushings for me.


German Autosport (Roberto = owner)

2703 Santa Monica Blvd
Santa Monica, CA 90404
(310) 828-7533

Sweet I didn't know about that. If you go there soon, see if they are still honoring that.

Called up today and they said they were, but I'm going to double check when & if I call to schedule an appointment with them.


Still waiting to get some more feedback here about who's a trustworthy and talented mechanic around LA...