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Jo Ling
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Sat Nov 05, 2005 2:45 am Post subject:
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OK, I know that's an oxymoron, but we're in Crawley, West Sussex and are
finding it very pricey to get our local dealer to maintain or S-reg
5-series. I mean, 86 to replace a lightbulb? It sounds like one of those
"How many .... " jokes, doesn't it?
Does anyone know of a good car mechanic in the West Sussex area (or even
Surrey, we're not proud) who will service and maintain BMWs? I mean, it's
an S-reg car, we want to spend S-reg money on it.
TIA
Jo
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Mike G
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Sat Nov 05, 2005 3:09 am Post subject:
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"Jo Ling" <jo.ling@tiscali.co.uk> wrote in message
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| Quote: | OK, I know that's an oxymoron, but we're in Crawley, West Sussex and are
finding it very pricey to get our local dealer to maintain or S-reg
5-series. I mean, 86 to replace a lightbulb? It sounds like one of
those
"How many .... " jokes, doesn't it?
Does anyone know of a good car mechanic in the West Sussex area (or even
Surrey, we're not proud) who will service and maintain BMWs? I mean, it's
an S-reg car, we want to spend S-reg money on it.
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I assume you're referring to Vines. No way would I take my car there.
Try James Paul on the Guildford Road at Bucks Green. Nr Rudgwick.
An independant BMW garage.
I've never usd them myself, so haven't any first hand experience of them,
but they do have a good reputation.
Tel 01403 823723
Mike. |
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Jo Ling
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Sat Nov 05, 2005 3:14 am Post subject:
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"Mike G" <metier@lycos.co.uk> wrote in message
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"Jo Ling" <jo.ling@tiscali.co.uk> wrote in message
news:436bc85e$1_4@mk-nntp-2.news.uk.tiscali.com...
OK, I know that's an oxymoron, but we're in Crawley, West Sussex and are
finding it very pricey to get our local dealer to maintain or S-reg
5-series. I mean, 86 to replace a lightbulb? It sounds like one of
those
"How many .... " jokes, doesn't it?
Does anyone know of a good car mechanic in the West Sussex area (or even
Surrey, we're not proud) who will service and maintain BMWs? I mean,
it's
an S-reg car, we want to spend S-reg money on it.
I assume you're referring to Vines. No way would I take my car there.
Try James Paul on the Guildford Road at Bucks Green. Nr Rudgwick.
An independant BMW garage.
I've never usd them myself, so haven't any first hand experience of them,
but they do have a good reputation.
Tel 01403 823723
Mike.
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Yes, you're right, Vines it is ... how did you guess? (Probably by the
large hole in my bank account.)
Thanks for that ... I will definitely follow it up!
Jo Ling
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bfd
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Sat Nov 05, 2005 3:38 am Post subject:
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You may also want to see if the iaibmwsp has any recommended shops in
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www.iaibmwsp.org |
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Mike G
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Sat Nov 05, 2005 6:04 am Post subject:
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"Jo Ling" <donald.duck@disney.com> wrote in message
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"Mike G" <metier@lycos.co.uk> wrote in message
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"Jo Ling" <jo.ling@tiscali.co.uk> wrote in message
news:436bc85e$1_4@mk-nntp-2.news.uk.tiscali.com...
OK, I know that's an oxymoron, but we're in Crawley, West Sussex and
are
finding it very pricey to get our local dealer to maintain or S-reg
5-series. I mean, 86 to replace a lightbulb? It sounds like one of
those
"How many .... " jokes, doesn't it?
Does anyone know of a good car mechanic in the West Sussex area (or
even
Surrey, we're not proud) who will service and maintain BMWs? I mean,
it's
an S-reg car, we want to spend S-reg money on it.
I assume you're referring to Vines. No way would I take my car there.
Try James Paul on the Guildford Road at Bucks Green. Nr Rudgwick.
An independant BMW garage.
I've never usd them myself, so haven't any first hand experience of
them,
but they do have a good reputation.
Tel 01403 823723
Mike.
Yes, you're right, Vines it is ... how did you guess? (Probably by the
large hole in my bank account.)
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Nope. Crawley, and local dealer. Who else could it be? :-)
Mike. |
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Dotcom Computers Ltd
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Sat Nov 05, 2005 3:23 pm Post subject:
Re: Wanted: Cheap maintenance for BMW |
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In news:436bc85e$1_4@mk-nntp-2.news.uk.tiscali.com,
Jo Ling <jo.ling@tiscali.co.uk> typed:
| Quote: | OK, I know that's an oxymoron, but we're in Crawley, West Sussex and
are finding it very pricey to get our local dealer to maintain or
S-reg 5-series. I mean, 86 to replace a lightbulb? It sounds like
one of those "How many .... " jokes, doesn't it?
Does anyone know of a good car mechanic in the West Sussex area (or
even Surrey, we're not proud) who will service and maintain BMWs? I
mean, it's an S-reg car, we want to spend S-reg money on it.
TIA
Jo
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ACE Automotive at Wisborough Green.
Ive used them and found them to be excellent.
Dont trust James Paul - I purchased a VW Corrado VR6 - They didnt fix a
cooling problem, and the engine blew up - was told not their fault!
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Dotcom Computers Ltd
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Sat Nov 05, 2005 3:24 pm Post subject:
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In news:436bc85e$1_4@mk-nntp-2.news.uk.tiscali.com,
Jo Ling <jo.ling@tiscali.co.uk> typed:
| Quote: | OK, I know that's an oxymoron, but we're in Crawley, West Sussex and
are finding it very pricey to get our local dealer to maintain or
S-reg 5-series. I mean, 86 to replace a lightbulb? It sounds like
one of those "How many .... " jokes, doesn't it?
Does anyone know of a good car mechanic in the West Sussex area (or
even Surrey, we're not proud) who will service and maintain BMWs? I
mean, it's an S-reg car, we want to spend S-reg money on it.
TIA
Jo
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ACE Automotive at Wisborough Green.
Ive used them and found them to be excellent.
Dont trust James Paul - I purchased a VW Corrado VR6 - They didnt fix a
cooling problem, and the engine blew up - was told not their fault!
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John Burns
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Sat Nov 05, 2005 6:01 pm Post subject:
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| Quote: | Does anyone know of a good car mechanic in the West Sussex area (or even
Surrey, we're not proud) who will service and maintain BMWs? I mean, it's
an S-reg car, we want to spend S-reg money on it.
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See my site's UK reviews page.
PS: For anyone who added a new one lately I'm sorry for the delay in
posting them. I have 80+ new ones but am a bit busy at the moment.
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Mike G
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Sat Nov 05, 2005 9:21 pm Post subject:
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"Dotcom Computers Ltd" <invalid@invalid..invalid> wrote in message
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In news:436bc85e$1_4@mk-nntp-2.news.uk.tiscali.com,
Jo Ling <jo.ling@tiscali.co.uk> typed:
OK, I know that's an oxymoron, but we're in Crawley, West Sussex and
are finding it very pricey to get our local dealer to maintain or
S-reg 5-series. I mean, 86 to replace a lightbulb? It sounds like
one of those "How many .... " jokes, doesn't it?
Does anyone know of a good car mechanic in the West Sussex area (or
even Surrey, we're not proud) who will service and maintain BMWs? I
mean, it's an S-reg car, we want to spend S-reg money on it.
TIA
Jo
ACE Automotive at Wisborough Green.
Ive used them and found them to be excellent.
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Thanks. That's definitely worth knowing, and like yourself, I'm in
Billingshurst, which makes it even more convenient.
ATM I do all the maintenance on my '94 5 series, but I'll certainly give
them a try if I feel the need.
How well equiped are they as far as diagnostics are concerned? and do they
provide courtesy cars?
The display on my car occasionally tells me there is a fault with the self
levelling. More annoying than anything else, because the car hasn't got the
LAD self levelling system fitted, and never has had it.
| Quote: | Dont trust James Paul - I purchased a VW Corrado VR6 - They didnt fix a
cooling problem, and the engine blew up - was told not their fault!
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Interesting.
As I said earlier. I only know them by reputation, which seems to be good,
which is more than can be said for Vines in Crawley.
Lesser of two evils. :-)
Mike. |
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Dotcom Computers Ltd
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Sun Nov 06, 2005 1:12 am Post subject:
Re: Wanted: Cheap maintenance for BMW |
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In news:436cce1b$0$1480$ed2619ec@ptn-nntp-reader01.plus.net,
Mike G <metier@lycos.co.uk> typed:
| Quote: | "Dotcom Computers Ltd" <invalid@invalid..invalid> wrote in message
news:A7WdnUa_saGG5_HeRVnyrg@pipex.net...
In news:436bc85e$1_4@mk-nntp-2.news.uk.tiscali.com,
Jo Ling <jo.ling@tiscali.co.uk> typed:
OK, I know that's an oxymoron, but we're in Crawley, West Sussex and
are finding it very pricey to get our local dealer to maintain or
S-reg 5-series. I mean, 86 to replace a lightbulb? It sounds like
one of those "How many .... " jokes, doesn't it?
Does anyone know of a good car mechanic in the West Sussex area (or
even Surrey, we're not proud) who will service and maintain BMWs? I
mean, it's an S-reg car, we want to spend S-reg money on it.
TIA
Jo
ACE Automotive at Wisborough Green.
Ive used them and found them to be excellent.
Thanks. That's definitely worth knowing, and like yourself, I'm in
Billingshurst, which makes it even more convenient.
ATM I do all the maintenance on my '94 5 series, but I'll certainly
give them a try if I feel the need.
How well equiped are they as far as diagnostics are concerned? and do
they provide courtesy cars?
The display on my car occasionally tells me there is a fault with the
self levelling. More annoying than anything else, because the car
hasn't got the LAD self levelling system fitted, and never has had it.
Dont trust James Paul - I purchased a VW Corrado VR6 - They didnt
fix a cooling problem, and the engine blew up - was told not their
fault!
Interesting.
As I said earlier. I only know them by reputation, which seems to be
good, which is more than can be said for Vines in Crawley.
Lesser of two evils. :-)
Mike.
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Must meet up for a beer then!
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Dotcom Computers Ltd
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Sun Nov 06, 2005 1:15 am Post subject:
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| Quote: | Thanks. That's definitely worth knowing, and like yourself, I'm in
Billingshurst, which makes it even more convenient.
ATM I do all the maintenance on my '94 5 series, but I'll certainly
give them a try if I feel the need.
How well equiped are they as far as diagnostics are concerned? and do
they provide courtesy cars?
The display on my car occasionally tells me there is a fault with the
self levelling. More annoying than anything else, because the car
hasn't got the LAD self levelling system fitted, and never has had it.
Dont trust James Paul - I purchased a VW Corrado VR6 - They didnt
fix a cooling problem, and the engine blew up - was told not their
fault!
Interesting.
As I said earlier. I only know them by reputation, which seems to be
good, which is more than can be said for Vines in Crawley.
Lesser of two evils. :-)
Mike.
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Yep can do a car, albeit a pug 205! Got all the computer stuff, but are
proper mechs - they know what a spanner and hammer can do!
Use original parts, and labour rate is 45/hour
Dale lives in Billy as well!
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Dodgy
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Sun Nov 06, 2005 1:25 am Post subject:
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On Fri, 4 Nov 2005 20:45:20 -0000, "Jo Ling" <jo.ling@tiscali.co.uk>
wrote:
| Quote: | OK, I know that's an oxymoron, but we're in Crawley, West Sussex and are
finding it very pricey to get our local dealer to maintain or S-reg
5-series. I mean, 86 to replace a lightbulb? It sounds like one of those
"How many .... " jokes, doesn't it?
Does anyone know of a good car mechanic in the West Sussex area (or even
Surrey, we're not proud) who will service and maintain BMWs? I mean, it's
an S-reg car, we want to spend S-reg money on it.
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Where on earth was this lightbulb! I'm still in shock that people pay
someone else to change them!
Maybe I've missed a business opportunity here!
Dodgy. |
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Dean Dark
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On Sat, 05 Nov 2005 19:25:32 +0000, Dodgy
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| Quote: | On Fri, 4 Nov 2005 20:45:20 -0000, "Jo Ling" <jo.ling@tiscali.co.uk
wrote:
OK, I know that's an oxymoron, but we're in Crawley, West Sussex and are
finding it very pricey to get our local dealer to maintain or S-reg
5-series. I mean, 86 to replace a lightbulb? It sounds like one of those
"How many .... " jokes, doesn't it?
Where on earth was this lightbulb! I'm still in shock that people pay
someone else to change them!
Maybe I've missed a business opportunity here!
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My E39 front turn signal bulb carrier is, for all practical purposes,
inaccessible - at least by me or my wife's smaller hands. I don't
know how the dealer does it, but he does. Anyone know how?
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Dodgy
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Tue Nov 08, 2005 6:23 pm Post subject:
Re: Wanted: Cheap maintenance for BMW |
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On Sat, 05 Nov 2005 17:38:23 -0500, Dean Dark
<ddrake@comcast.notthis.net> waffled on about something:
| Quote: | On Sat, 05 Nov 2005 19:25:32 +0000, Dodgy
Dodgy@earth.universe.galaxy.org> wrote:
On Fri, 4 Nov 2005 20:45:20 -0000, "Jo Ling" <jo.ling@tiscali.co.uk
wrote:
OK, I know that's an oxymoron, but we're in Crawley, West Sussex and are
finding it very pricey to get our local dealer to maintain or S-reg
5-series. I mean, 86 to replace a lightbulb? It sounds like one of those
"How many .... " jokes, doesn't it?
Where on earth was this lightbulb! I'm still in shock that people pay
someone else to change them!
Maybe I've missed a business opportunity here!
My E39 front turn signal bulb carrier is, for all practical purposes,
inaccessible - at least by me or my wife's smaller hands. I don't
know how the dealer does it, but he does. Anyone know how?
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Oh what fun...
So does anyone know where you'd stand in Germany where as far as I
know, it's still a legal requirement to carry a spare set of bulbs...
Dodgy.
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