Indi recommendation Derby

Marf83 · Post by **Marf83** » Mon Sep 10, 2012 7:54 pm

Hey Guys'n'Girls,

I've just moved back to Derby & my engine management light has come on. Looking for recommendations for a good indi as A) don't wana pay stealer prices B) haven't heard good things about Stratstone.

Cheers

revesby37 · Post by **revesby37** » Tue Sep 11, 2012 12:37 am

I agree about Stratstone - have had various BMWs over the years, some company and some private. Stratstone are fine if it's a company car, and you let them do anything that 'needs' doing - i.e. run up a big bill. But as a private owner (the minority of owners), they seem to forget you care about the cost!

I've used German Automotive (Ascot drive) for my 535D and will use them for my zed. They are ex-Bridgegate mechanics and significantly cheaper.

aquazi · Post by **aquazi** » Tue Sep 11, 2012 5:14 am

I've used two here... Hughes brothers near the pentagon roundabout and in burton on trent - burton motor workshop. Both run by ex bmw chaps.

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Marf83 · Post by **Marf83** » Wed Sep 12, 2012 7:19 pm

aquazi wrote:I've used two here... Hughes brothers near the pentagon roundabout and in burton on trent - burton motor workshop. Both run by ex bmw chaps.

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revesby37 wrote:I agree about Stratstone - have had various BMWs over the years, some company and some private. Stratstone are fine if it's a company car, and you let them do anything that 'needs' doing - i.e. run up a big bill. But as a private owner (the minority of owners), they seem to forget you care about the cost!

I've used German Automotive (Ascot drive) for my 535D and will use them for my zed. They are ex-Bridgegate mechanics and significantly cheaper.

Thanks boys, much appreciated. Really didn't want to use trial by error to find a good one.

Cheers

groovy_hippy · Post by **groovy_hippy** » Fri Mar 18, 2016 6:12 pm

Reviving an old post, but wondering if anyone has any other recommendations for independent specialists around Derby? Think I have a rear wheel bearing on the way out...

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markplant · Post by **markplant** » Fri Mar 18, 2016 7:20 pm

groovy_hippy wrote:Reviving an old post, but wondering if anyone has any other recommendations for independent specialists around Derby? Think I have a rear wheel bearing on the way out...

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Coding done including roof close
Service an pre mot checks
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